Pasta and protein
From Health magazine
Top foodies spill their own tricks for getting family meals on the table—fast.
Giada De Laurentiis
De Laurentiis plans ahead. "I cook a variety of pasta in different shapes, along with a protein like turkey or lamb. I store each item separately so the flavors don’t blend.
At dinnertime, I simply select a pasta, a protein, and a fresh vegetable, add a bit of olive oil and heat."
—Giada De Laurentiis is the host of Food Network’s Giada at Home and mom to 3-year-old Jade.