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Quick dinners, Easy dinner Recipes : High-protein, and low-carb swaps that helped me lose 15lbs: These quick & easy low-carb, high-protein meals are exactly what you need! From satisfying dinners to light lunches and energizing breakfasts, this collection is packed with simple, healthy recipes to fuel fat loss, boost energy, and keep you full longer. Clean eating has never been this effortless—perfect for meal prep and busy days!
Recipes:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
⅓ cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 large burrata ball, torn into pieces
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions:
Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large pan over low heat, whisk together the pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the toasted pine nuts and dried cranberries, mixing well.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with torn burrata pieces.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 450 per serving Servings: 4 servings