Efficiency & Weeknight Speed

Quick Baked Pasta Dinner Recipe

We've all had those evenings where the schedule runs late and the family is ready to eat before the oven is even preheated. When you need a quick baked pasta dinner recipe that hits the table without a massive time investment, efficiency is everything. By skipping the traditional hours of slow-simmering and utilizing Sturdy Sauce as your flavorful foundation, you cut your prep time down to mere minutes. This easy, healthy baked pasta recipe uses clever broiler techniques to achieve that gorgeous, bubbly crust in a fraction of the time. It is the ultimate weeknight fix that delivers maximum comfort with absolutely minimal hassle.

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Sturdy Sauce
  • 200g High-protein rotini or cavatappi
  • 1 cup Pre-cooked lean chicken strips or sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup Low-fat Parmesan or fontina cheese
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta until al dente while preheating your oven's broiler to high.
  2. In an oven-safe skillet or pan, warm the Sturdy Sauce over medium heat and stir in the dried herbs and pre-cooked protein.
  3. Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat every noodle.
  4. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place the skillet directly under the broiler for 3–4 minutes until brown and crispy.

 

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