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A colorful, easy school night dinner prepared for the family, emphasizing convenience.

Quick way to grow 3 Easy School Night Dinners

This recipe provides three easy and quick dinner ideas perfect for busy school nights, focusing on minimal prep and cook time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dinner 1: Quick Pasta
  • 250 g Pasta
  • 400 g Tomato Sauce
  • 200 g Ground Beef or Turkey optional
Dinner 2: Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 2 Bell Peppers sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
Dinner 3: Speedy Tacos
  • 250 g Ground Beef or Lentils
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 8 Tortillas
  • Lettuce shredded
  • Cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Salsa
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Dinner 1: Quick Pasta
  1. Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Brown ground meat if using, then add tomato sauce and simmer.
  3. Drain pasta and combine with sauce.
Dinner 2: Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss chicken and vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread mixture on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Dinner 3: Speedy Tacos
  1. Cook ground beef or lentils with taco seasoning according to package directions.
  2. Warm tortillas and set out prepared toppings.
  3. Assemble tacos with meat/lentils and desired toppings.

Notes

These recipes are easily adaptable; feel free to swap vegetables or adjust seasonings to your family's preferences.