It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
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Sausage and Veggie Marinara Bake
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 4 fully cooked Italian chicken sausages, cut into half moons
- ½ lb whole wheat pasta
- 1 12 oz bag fresh mixed veggies (carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans etc)
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- As much shredded mozzarella as your heart desires
- Bagged salad
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook to package directions.
While pasta cooks, put on a large saute pan over medium-high. Add in a little bit of olive oil and then add the veggies. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the sausage and cook until browned.
Spray or oil a 9×13 baking dish. Add in the pasta, marinara sauce and the sausage veggie mixture. Toss to combine. Spread pasta out in an even layer, top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover with foil. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 5 minutes more. Serve with bagged salad.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Plant-based: Use plant-based sausage or chickpeas instead of chicken sausage. Use vegan cheese shreds instead of mozzarella.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free or bean-based pasta.
Kid-friendly: Use whatever their favorite veggies are and serve with some garlic bread.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
