Gather everyone around the dinner table for one of these healthy family meals.
Plus, these dinners serve at least four, so everyone can get their fill.
American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
Photo: Jacob Fox
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef.
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Jacob Fox
Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out.
Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe.
The rich tomato-chipotle sauce adds heat and creaminess to the dish.
Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.
Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Broccolijust like pastamakes a tasty pairing with sharp Cheddar.
Here, we’ve combined all three ingredients in a homey casserole that’s baked in a cast-iron skillet.
So, you know what you’re getting plenty of here.
(Warning: It may remind you of macaroni and cheese!)
One-Skillet Pastitsio
Pastitsio is a classic Greek baked pasta dish made with ground beef and bechamel.
and is healthier for you, using whole-grain pasta, lean meat and low-fat dairy.
More good news: this easy vegetarian dinner takes just 35 minutes to make.
Look for a hard grating cheese made without rennet if you want to keep it truly vegetarian.
Jacob Fox
Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.
Learn and Cheese at Monticello.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
Jennifer Causey
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes?
Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.
Brie Passano
with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe.
If you might’t find frozen artichoke hearts, sub in drained canned artichoke hearts.
One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick.
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Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish.
You’ll taste a nice pop of pepper and nutty notes from the whole-wheat pasta.
Best part about this recipe?
Jacob Fox
It’s a one-pot meal, which means fewer dishes for you!
Serve with a crisp green salad to complete the meal.
It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner everyone is sure to love.
Classic Mac & Cheese
No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food.
you could enjoy this super-cheesy mac and cheese in the same time it takes to cook the boxed version.
Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.
Joy Howard
A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese’s salty tang.
This tomato sauce is sometimes paired with bucatini; here, Fabio dresses up rigatoni with it.
This simple dish is light, quick and easy to whip up on a busy weeknight.
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage Bolognese
Here’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave.
Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread.
For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano.
The cooking time is about 35 minutes for this mind-blowing pasta sauce.
If you don’t have Grana Padano cheese, Parmesan works just as well in a pinch.
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Jason Donnelly
Jerrelle Guy
Jamie Vespa
Fred Hardy
