Simple Ways to Make Weeknight Dinners Special
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Use Fresh Pasta
Don't panic—we're not telling you that you have to make it yourself. Many supermarkets sell fresh pasta in their refrigerated aisles, so it's a great way to take a casual weeknight pasta dinner to the next level. Also, fresh pasta has a shorter cooking time than dry pasta, so dinner will be ready in no time. Once you taste it, you might never look back.
Need inspiration? Here's 100 Mouthwatering Pasta Recipes that Go Beyond Spaghetti.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!