Sometimes when it comes to making dinner, less is more. These satisfying meals all use only five ingredients and are super-simple to pull together. From a classic pantry pasta to a one-pan salmon, find five answers to your weeknight dinner dilemma below.
Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper)
The ultimate low-effort, minimal-ingredient pasta dish, cacio e pepe is a staple of Italian comfort food. In this recipe from Bon Appétit magazine, all you need is butter, pecorino cheese, salt, and pepper to create a gooey, flavorful sauce that coats every inch of the long noodles.
Baked Cheesy Chicken Tacos
This one-pan Goodtaste original makes it easy to get a hot meal on the table on a weeknight. All you need to do is assemble the tacos, nestle them in a baking pan, and bake until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are crispy. Plus, it’s easy to customize with whatever you have on hand in your fridge. The possibilities are endless with this one.
Ravioli Casserole
Looking for a freezer-friendly five-ingredient recipe? This ravioli casserole from Taste of Home is a fabulous choice. It transforms frozen or pre-cooked ravioli into a lasagna-like pasta bake in under an hour, complete with bubbling mozzarella cheese and crispy baked corners. It would be easy to dress this up by adding some spinach, or swap the ravioli for another cheesy pasta like tortellini.
Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
If you like burritos, but also love the crunch of a good crispy taco shell, this recipe from Foodie Crush is for you. While this taquito recipe calls for shredded chicken and cheese, it would be easy to adapt to a totally plant-based meal by using a bean and cheese filling, or even seasoned tofu. Plus, these taquitos are a great appetizer for a party!
Sheet Pan Salmon
Feeling like you want something a bit more fancy than casseroles? This simple sheet pan recipe from Platings and Pairings provides a restaurant-worthy salmon dinner in just forty minutes. The red potatoes and green beans are baked first, followed by the salmon filets. Add a glass of wine and a couple of candles to complete the fine dining ambience. Then, enjoy the minimal cleanup.
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