What's for Supper?

Simple and satisfying meals to get you through the week

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IDEA #1

Tomato Ricotta Salata Pappardelle

Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 25 min.

Serves: 6

Ricotta salata, a Sicilian cheese, adds a nutty note to this toss

2 (9 oz.) pkgs. fresh pappardelle pasta

3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (10 oz.) conts. heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup lemon juice

1 Tbs. grated lemon zest

1½ cups crumbled ricotta salata cheese, at room temp., 6 oz.

1/4 cup snipped chives

1 In pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pot; toss with 1 Tbs oil.

2 In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbs. oil over medium. Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes, ½ tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; cook until warmed, 2 min. Add juice and zest. Add mixture to pasta in pot; toss to combine. Stir in cheese. Divide among bowls. Top with chives. If desired, drizzle with additional oil.

Per serving: 390 cal. 15g pro. 49g carb. 4g fiber 4g sug. 95mg chol. 500mg sod. 16g total fat 6g sat. fat

Serve with... Grilled marinated asparagus spears

IDEA #2

Rib-Eye Steak and Tomato Salad

Active time: 25 min.

Total time: 55 min. + grill prep

Serves: 4

For a juicy center, let steak sit 30 minutes before grilling

1 lb. boneless rib-eye steak

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns

1 tsp. kosher salt

2 Tbs. fresh lime juice

1 tsp. grated lime zest

1 lb. large cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 cup cilantro leaves

2 scallions, sliced