This one-kit dinner comes together in minutes when you need to eat fast. The pasta and cheese sauce give you the base; you just add a protein and vegetables to make it a real meal. Dinner on the table in twenty minutes flat.

Serves 2. 20 minutes, 12 at the stove.

About 320 calories a serving, 33 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 18 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 ounces ground beef or turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains, about five minutes.5 min
2. Add 1 cup diced bell pepper and onion and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables soften, about three minutes, stirring often.3 min
3. Pour the pasta and cheese sauce kit into the skillet along with the amount of water called for on the kit box. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender, about eight to ten minutes.10 min
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide between two bowls and serve at once.

Note Swap ground beef for diced ham or chicken breast if you prefer. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for two days; reheat gently with a splash of water. Serve with a simple green salad or steamed broccoli on the side to round out the meal.