Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

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Parmesan Polenta and Spicy Sausage Sauce Recipe
Photo: John Autry

Parmesan Polenta and Spicy Sausage Sauce

Time: 30 minutes

Time-Saver: Use prechopped onion.

Serve with Sautéed Spinach and Pine Nuts: Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 (9-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach; sauté 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 64; FAT 3.8g (sat 0.3g); SODIUM 175mg

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