Description
Hi, we’re Miles and Emma, a husband-and-wife cooking duo from just outside Columbus, Ohio. When life gets hectic, quick and healthy meal prep recipes are our lifesavers. This chicken sausage pasta meal prep has been on repeat in our kitchen because it’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeks. With just 15 minutes of cooking, you can have lunches ready for days, which makes it one of our favorite easy meal prep for lunch at work ideas. It’s simple, customizable, and even picky eaters will enjoy it. Plus, since we use Banza pasta, it’s a great gluten free lunch prep option.
Ingredients
- 1 box Banza pasta (or other pasta of choice)
- 2 cups Rao’s Homemade pasta sauce (spicy or any variety you like)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 big bag of frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 8–9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add frozen vegetables and sliced chicken sausage. Cook for about 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through.
3. Divide cooked pasta evenly among 4–5 glass meal prep containers. Top each portion with the vegetable and sausage mixture.
4. Spoon about ½ cup pasta sauce over each container. For a stronger flavor, mix sauce into pasta before portioning.
5. Let containers cool slightly before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, microwave for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Notes
Use glass containers with tight-fitting lids for best storage and reheating.
Don’t overcook the pasta, since it will soften slightly when reheated.
Try chopping vegetables into smaller pieces for kids or picky eaters.
Add extra seasoning like Italian herbs or chili flakes for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g