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Rainy Day Food Ideas Quick dinners, Easy dinner Recipes : These quick & easy 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:
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
For the Pasta:
12 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh arugula
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Shape into
small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove from
skillet and set aside.
Cook penne according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add arugula, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until wilted.
Stir in the reserved pasta water, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the drained penne and meatballs, tossing gently to coat.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 520 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
