Description
Say goodbye to sad desk lunches and frantic dinner scrambles—these meal prep pasta bowls are your new best friend. With protein-packed chicken sausage, vibrant veggies, and a saucy swirl of marinara over hearty pasta, this 15-minute miracle feels like comfort food without the crash. Quick, customizable, and downright craveable, it’s dinner that doesn’t just fill your plate—it fuels your week.
Ingredients
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8 oz Banza (or any) pasta
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1 tbsp olive oil
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4 cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
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1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (~12–16 oz)
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2 cups marinara or preferred pasta sauce
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Optional: ¼ cup pasta water
Instructions
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Boil Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté Sausage & Veggies: In a large pan, heat olive oil. Brown sausage for 2–3 mins. Add frozen veggies; sauté 5–7 mins until tender.
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Add Sauce: Stir in marinara and simmer 2–3 mins. Add pasta water if needed to loosen.
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Combine: Toss in pasta and stir gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Portion & Cool: Divide evenly into 4 containers. Cool before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
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Use gluten-free, lentil, or whole wheat pasta.
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Try pesto, Alfredo, or salsa verde as sauce alternatives.
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Add spinach in the final minutes for bonus greens.
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Vegan? Use plant-based sausage and marinara.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g