Two-Meat Spaghetti Bolognese
If you’re in the mood for something a little heartier, try this two-meat spaghetti Bolognese. This dish is packed with protein and flavor, and it’s sure to fill you up. The best part is that it’s easy to make, so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. Just cook the meat and sauce together in one pot and then toss it with some cooked spaghetti.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef (one pound)
- Ground pork (one pound)
- Onion (one, diced)
- Garlic (four cloves, minced)
- Tomato sauce (two cans)
- Tomato paste (one can)
- Water (one cup)
- Wine (one cup)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil leaves (two tablespoons, chopped)
- Oregano leaves (two tablespoons, chopped)
Instructions:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and pork over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about five minutes, or until softened. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, wine, salt, pepper, basil leaves, and oregano leaves. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about two hours. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
Pad Thai
If you’re in the mood for something slightly different, try making pad Thai. This dish is traditionally made with rice noodles, but you could also use regular spaghetti noodles if you have them on hand. The key to a good pad Thai is to get the sauce just right, so be sure to taste it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Once you’ve perfected the sauce, add your protein of choice and some veggies, and dinner is made!
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti noodles or rice noodles (one pound)
- Chicken (one pound, cubed)
- Shrimp (one pound, peeled and deveined)
- Tofu (one block, cubed)
- Eggs (two)
- Bean sprouts (one cup)
- Green onions (six, thinly sliced)
- Cilantro leaves (one cup, chopped)
- Roasted peanuts (one cup, chopped)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
For the sauce:
- Fish sauce (two tablespoons)
- Soy sauce (two tablespoons)
- Brown sugar (two tablespoons)
- Vinegar (one tablespoon)
- Garlic (four cloves, minced)
- Chili pepper flakes (one teaspoon)
Instructions:
Cook noodles according to package instructions. In a large skillet or wok, cook chicken, shrimp, and tofu over high heat until cooked through. Add cooked noodles and eggs and toss to combine. To make the sauce, whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over noodles and toss to coat. Add bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts and toss again. Serve immediately. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Try Something New This Week!
These are just a few easy and healthy weeknight dinner ideas to get you started. With a bit of planning and effort, you can whip up a delicious and nutritious meal. And, who knows, maybe you’ll even enjoy it so much that you’ll want to make it again! If you have any allergen concerns, check the ingredients list before you get started. You can easily make these recipes work for you with a bit of creativity. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
