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19 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes for Busy Families

19 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes for Busy Families That Shine


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A collection of 19 easy weeknight dinner recipes for busy families, designed to simplify meal preparation.


Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts – 2 pieces
  • Ground beef – 500g
  • Broccoli – 1 head
  • Pasta – 300g
  • Rice – 2 cups
  • Bell peppers – 2
  • Onion – 1
  • Garlic – 3 cloves
  • Tomato sauce – 1 can
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Cheese – 200g
  • Spices – to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Chop the vegetables and chicken.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  4. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  6. Mix in tomato sauce and spices.
  7. Combine cooked pasta with sauce.
  8. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  10. Serve with steamed broccoli.

Notes

  • Meal prep on weekends to save time.
  • Use frozen vegetables for quicker prep.
  • Adjust spices to your family’s taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking and stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: easy weeknight dinner recipes, quick family meals, busy weeknight dinners