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A fork twirls fettuccine pasta with peas, spinach, and breadcrumbs, showcasing a healthy meal recipe.

Healthy Meals Recipes in 20 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe is designed for busy individuals and families looking for quick, nutritious meals on weeknights. It's a simple yet delicious way to enjoy healthy eating even with limited time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breadcrumb Topping
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
For the Pasta
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 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. While the water heats, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Move to a small bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and the parsley. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 6 tablespoons of Parmesan, egg yolks, egg, pepper, and salt.
  4. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the spinach and peas and cook for about 1 minute more, until the pasta is tender. Save 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta, spinach, and peas and put them in a large bowl.
  5. Slowly whisk the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture. Add this 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 great example of how to create a satisfying and healthy meal in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

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