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Quick & Easy Work-From-Home Pasta Lunch
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Quick & Easy Work-From-Home Pasta Lunch
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Quick & Easy Work-From-Home Pasta Lunch

A fast and simple pasta recipe perfect for a quick work-from-home lunch. This meal is designed for busy individuals looking for a cheap, easy-to-make, and delicious option that comes together in minutes.
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Recipe Information

3m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
13m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
15g
Protein
60g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Pasta Cooking
Pasta Cooking

Ingredients

  • Pasta
    (e.g., spaghetti, penne, or any preferred type, dry)

    100 gram

  • Jarred Pasta Sauce
    (any preferred flavor)

    0.5 cup

  • Olive Oil
    (for sautéing, optional)

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic
    (minced, optional, for added flavor)

    1 clove

  • Salt

    to taste pinch

  • Black Pepper

    to taste pinch

  • Parmesan Cheese
    (grated, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 1
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Sauce Simmering
Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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  • 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Use enough water to ensure the pasta cooks evenly and doesn't stick.
  • 2

    While the pasta cooks, in a separate small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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    While the pasta cooks, in a separate small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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    Watch the garlic carefully to prevent it from burning, which can make it bitter.
  • 3

    Pour in the jarred pasta sauce into the pan with the garlic (or directly into a pan if not using garlic). Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
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    Pour in the jarred pasta sauce into the pan with the garlic (or directly into a pan if not using garlic). Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
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    A gentle simmer helps to meld the flavors of the sauce.
  • 4

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the simmering sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
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    Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the simmering sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
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    Reserving a little pasta water before draining can help adjust the consistency of the sauce if it's too thick.
  • 5

    Serve the pasta immediately in a bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Serve the pasta immediately in a bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Freshly grated Parmesan cheese always tastes best!
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