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Baked Pasta and Multitasking in the Kitchen: Making Time Count

October 7, 2013 By Jessica Braider Leave a Comment

Baked Pasta and Multitasking in the Kitchen: Making Time Count

Whenever I am in the kitchen to make a big meal, like I often am on Sunday afternoons, I like to try to make that time really count. This often means that while I am cooking one big dish, I also take on some simple side dishes or meal prep that will help me save time later in the week. So yesterday when I pulled out the veggies I was going to put into a big baked pasta that would last us for at least one dinner and two or three lunches, it was also time to roast the remaining broccoli and brew my chai (spiced tea) for the week.

There are a couple of tricks that I have learned over the years that help this kind of multitasking work well:…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Family Dinner, Feeding Kids, Sides, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: broccoli, carrot, feta, healthy, mozzarella, pasta, time management, Vegetables, vegetarian

Jessica Braider

Hi! I'm Jessica. I love delicious food that is simple and easy. As a busy mom, I am always on the lookout for ways to make life easier and tastier! Read More…

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