DAY 1 - Start the Week Strong - One-Pan Onion Pasta

•   1 lb pasta (any shape)
•   3 onions (thinly sliced)
•   4 cloves garlic (minced)
•   3 tbsp olive oil
•   1 tsp salt
•   1/2 tsp black pepper
•   1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
•   1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
•   cheese (Optional topping: grated cheese or parsley)
•   . . (1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining 2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. Add sliced onions and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and soft. 4. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds. 5. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss well until glossy and coated 6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.)

DAY 3 - Big Flavor Night - Thai-Inspired Curry Meatballs

•   11/2 lbs ground meat (beef or chicken)
•   2 cloves garlic (minced)
•   1 tsp salt
•   1/2 tsp pepper
•   1 can coconut milk
•   2 tbsp red curry paste
•   1 tbsp soy sauce
•   1 tbsp brown sugar
•   1 tsp lime juice (optional)
•   . . (1. Directions Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Mix meat, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roll into meatballs. 3. Bake on a sheet pan for 15 to18 minutes until cooked through. 4. In a pan, simmer coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, and sugar for 5 to 7 minutes. 5. Add meatballs to sauce and simmer 5 minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with tortillas if desired.)

•   burger (Leftover burger or meatballs)
•   pasta (Leftover pasta or rice)
•   mixed vegetables (Any remaining onions or veggies)
•   2 tbsp oil
•   1-2 tbsp soy sauce
•   . . (1. Directions Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. 2. Add veggies and cook 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Add meat and carbs. 4. Splash with soy sauce and toss until hot. 5. Serve immediately.)