Got a smaller household? Cooking for just two people? Need to get a hot lunch or dinner onto the table quickly? If so, I would like to tell you how I turn a Knorr Pasta Sides Marinara into a filling meal for two! This particular Knorr Pasta Sides is Penne Pasta in a classic Marinara Sauce. If you’re making just the side…following their instruction it’s about a 9 minute cooking time.
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We’re empty nesters and just two adults in our household. I like to take the Knorr Pasta Sides and turn them into a hot meal for us. One of our favorites is the Penne Pasta in Classic Marinara Sauce. For this one…I add 1/2 to 3/4 lb. cooked ground beef. You could certainly use ground chicken or ground turkey if you prefer that.
I first brown up my lean ground beef in a skillet. Drain away the grease and set it aside.
Next…I follow the instructions on the packet of the Knorr Pasta Sides to prepare that. After it has been simmering for 6-7 minutes I stir in the cooked lean ground beef. I add-in a 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspon Italian Seasoning Blend and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Stir everything together. Continue simmering until the pasta is done and everything is cooked through.
Spoon into bowls. You can sprinkle on some shredded cheese (I like cheddar) while my husband sprinkles on Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately alongside some garlic bread.
By adding the lean ground beef and extra seasonings…we turn it into a hot meal that is filling and satisfying for 2 adults. In addition, from start to finish…it took me less than 40 minutes to get a hot meal onto the table. Fantastic for busy weeknights!
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