Meatless Meals Menu Plan – Week 1

Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients

2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 28-oz. cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
2 T. dried Italian seasoning (or 2 t. each dried basil, oregano, and parsley)
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 16-oz. box penne pasta
2 c. fresh spinach
1 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

Serve with: Fresh, chopped basil, side salad, and crusty Italian bread Continue reading

Serves 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes + 50 minutes inactive
Cook time: 40-45 minutes

Ingredients

2 large eggplant, sliced into ½” thick slices
Kosher salt
1¼ c. Italian breadcrumbs
3 large eggs
½ c. whole milk
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 c. sugar-free tomato sauce, divided
2 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Optional garnish: 8-10 fresh basil leaves, sliced Continue reading