20-Minute Meal Ideas
Short on Time? Don't Sacrifice Taste — Check Out These 20-Minute Meals From Dietitians
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If you're into pasta — because, well, it's pasta — you'll be happy to hear about these dietitians' healthier options. Alix suggested spiraled courgette mixed with a bean-based pasta and a fast bolognese sauce. "Just cook up lean ground meat such as turkey or chicken and add your favourite jarred tomato sauce," she said. She recommended Cucina Antica, Rao's, or Michael's of Brooklyn.
Rachel loves making red lentil pasta with tomato sauce. For the sauce, use crushed tomatoes, chopped garlic, and olive oil. Add a scoop of plain Greek yoghurt to the sauce for a creamy texture. "This also helps to boost the protein content of the meal," she said. "Last, sprinkle nutritional yeast into the pasta to further boost the protein content."