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: Vegetarian

Try going meatless at least one night a week. These vegetarian dinners make it hard to find an excuse not to.

Healthy Dinner Recipe: Antipasto-Style Penne
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Antipasto-Style Penne

Time: 40 minutes

Vegetarian Swap: Omit prosciutto; add 2 ounces cubed provelone.

Serve with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli Rabe: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup water and 1¼ pounds trimmed broccoli rabe to pan. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

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