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.

Dinner Tonight: Chicken and Turkey

Bird is the word. Versatile and quick-cooking, chicken and turkey are staples of a healthy weeknight pantry.

Healthy Dinner Recipe: Spaghetti with Sausage and Simple Tomato Sauce
Photo: Romulo Yanes

Spaghetti with Sausage and Simple Tomato Sauce

Time: 30 minutes

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the sauce up to three days ahead.

Serve with Mixed Greens Salad: Combine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over 4 cups mixed microgreens and 2 cups trimmed watercress; toss to coat.

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