Pasta :: Easy Weeknight Meals

Pasta :: Easy Weeknight Meals

If you are like me back to school means busy nights of homework and extra-curricular activities. Making sure your family gets a hot, somewhat nutritious meal seems almost impossible.

I am here to share two super simple and quick meals, that you can make with things you probably have in your pantry.

Pesto Noodles

  • 1 box of pasta (any kind)
  • 2 heaping spoonful of jarred pesto

Boil pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain pasta. Season with your favorite seasonings. Mix in the spoonful of pesto and mix.

You can make this as a side dish or the main meal. You can also add a protein if you choose. Bonus points if you sprinkle with a little cheese.

Sesame Noodles

  • 1 box of pasta (preferably spaghetti or linguine)
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

Boil pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain pasta. Season with your favorite seasonings. Mix in the sesame oil and soy sauce.

You can also make this as a side dish or main meal. You can also add a protein if you would like. If you are feeling fancy sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.

These two meals have saved many nights in my house. My kids ask for ‘green noodles’ at least twice a month. Add this to your arsenal of go to recipes and save yourself some time and stress.

Bon Appetit!

Torilyn Williams
Torilyn Williams is a Louisiana native, born and raised in New Orleans. She moved to Lafayette to attend UL Lafayette, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Applied Life Sciences. Tori is blessed to be the wife of her ambitious and hardworking husband, Damian. The devoted mom of Tatum Marie (6) and Aubrey Malia (5) and bonus mom to Damian Jr. (20). Tori has been working in the banking industry for over fifteen years. She is a member of Junior League Lafayette. Tori has a heart for volunteerism, she loves to give back to the community and mentor the youth. Tori is a die-hard New Orleans Saints fan. She is also a self-proclaimed foodie that loves to chronicle her food adventures on Instagram (@Dashofwilliams). Outside of work you can find Tori spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new recipes, and working out. Tori is always down for a good meal with family or a shopping trip!

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