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Easy Meals for Two

A collection of simple and delicious recipes perfect for a cozy dinner for two.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dish
  • 200 grams Pasta Any type of pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
Salad
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens
  • ½ cup Cucumber Sliced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar For dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For dressing

Method
 

Pasta Preparation
  1. Boil water in a pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in spinach and cooked pasta. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad ingredients based on your preferences.

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