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A bowl of creamy pasta with peas, greens, and breadcrumbs, a quick and healthy meal.

Healthy Meals Recipes in 20 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe is designed for busy individuals and families seeking quick, nutritious weeknight dinners. It offers a healthy and satisfying meal that can be prepared in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
For the Pasta
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 9 ounce package fresh tagliatelle or linguine
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil 10 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley. Set aside.
  3. Whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons Parmesan, egg yolks, egg, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add spinach and peas and cook until the pasta is tender, about 1 minute more. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  5. Slowly whisk the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture. Gradually add the mixture to the pasta, tossing with tongs to combine. Serve topped with the reserved breadcrumb mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8198IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe is a weeknight winner, perfect for busy schedules. It prioritizes healthy eating without sacrificing flavor or enjoyment.

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