Description
A collection of ideas for a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb of pasta
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 cup of grated cheese
- 1 lb of chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with sauce and chicken.
- Top with grated cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian meal.
- Adjust seasoning according to your family’s taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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