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Quick dinners, Easy dinner Recipes : High-protein, and low-carb swaps that helped me lose 15lbs: These quick & easy low-carb, high-protein meals are exactly what you need! From satisfying dinners to light lunches and energizing breakfasts, this collection is packed with simple, healthy recipes to fuel fat loss, boost energy, and keep you full longer. Clean eating has never been this effortless—perfect for meal prep and busy days!
Recipes:
For the Pasta:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pesto:
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup toasted pistachios
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
For Serving:
2 balls burrata cheese, torn into pieces
¼ cup toasted pistachios, chopped
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions:
Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
In a food processor, blend basil, Parmesan, toasted pistachios, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper for 1 minute.
Add the cooked rigatoni and pesto to the skillet, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Transfer pasta to serving bowls and top with torn burrata, chopped toasted pistachios, and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 520 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
