Description
Pioneer Woman Weeknight Meals 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:
8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or bowtie)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Juice of ½ a lemon
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Stir in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing to combine.
Remove from heat and mix in the toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 375 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
