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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Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Cavatappi
Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor

Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Cavatappi

Time: 40 minutes

Kid Tweak: Substitute milder goat cheese for the blue cheese.

Serve with Garlic Hericots Verts: Preheat oven to 425°. Combine 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 4 sliced garlic cloves, and 1½ pounds trimmed haricots verts on a baking sheet, and toss to coat. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until tender, stirring once. CALORIES 45; FAT 0.9g (sat 0.1g); SODIUM 87mg

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