Source: Anna_shepulova, AdobeStockWe've gathered tried-and-true dinner recipes that are quick to prepare and don't require rare ingredients. Bookmark them! Why spend hours in the kitchen when you don't have to?
1. Pasta with Canned Tuna
Source: AdobeStockHearty, inexpensive, and with a touch of Italian cuisine!
You'll need: 200g pasta, 1 can of tuna in oil, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, salt, ground black pepper, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cook pasta until almost al dente. Finely chop and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden, then add the tuna (drained of excess oil), season with salt and pepper, and pour in the tomatoes. Add the pasta, mix everything thoroughly, and remove from heat.
2. Fried Potatoes with Sausage
Source: AdobeStockA quick classic that always saves the day.
You'll need: 300g potatoes, 150g cooked sausage, 1 onion, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Cut potatoes and sausage into strips, and the onion into thin slices. Fry the potatoes for 10 minutes over medium heat, flipping them once. Add the sausage, increase heat, and fry for another 5-7 minutes until browned. Then add the onion and fry everything together until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper at the end.
3. Vegetable Stew with Sausages from Frozen Vegetables
Source: AdobeStockJust toss everything into a pan, simmer briefly – and it's ready!
You'll need: 300g frozen vegetables, 400g potatoes, 4 sausages, 1 onion, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, add the frozen vegetable mix and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced sausages, fry for another 3 minutes, then add the finely diced potatoes. Pour in 100-150ml of water or broth, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Season at the end.
4. Funchoza with Chicken and Frozen Vegetables
Source: AdobeStockAn especially good quick recipe if you have a wok.
You'll need: 100g funchoza (glass noodles), 1 chicken fillet, 200g frozen vegetables, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop, season, and fry the chicken fillet until browned. Add the vegetable mix, pour in the soy sauce, and cook everything together for 5-10 minutes, stirring. Prepare the funchoza according to package instructions, add it to the chicken and vegetables, mix, and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
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5. Braised Chicken Fillet in Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockChicken is always great because it cooks very quickly.
You'll need: 1 chicken fillet, 100ml sour cream, 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Dice and fry the chicken until white, add the chopped onion, fry for another 5 minutes, sprinkle in the flour and mix. Separately, combine sour cream, garlic, spices, and a little water. Pour the resulting sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes, covered, over low heat.
6. Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStockMinimalism with an Italian flair – a find for a more refined dinner.
You'll need: 500g pasta, 200g cherry tomatoes, 2-4 tbsp pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese.
Preparation: Cook pasta until al dente. Add pesto sauce and halved cherry tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Then serve the pasta on plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
7. Fried Dumplings in Soy Sauce
Source: AdobeStockWho doesn't love delicious fried dumplings for a quick meal?
You'll need: 400g dumplings, 2 tbsp soy sauce, paprika, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Fry frozen dumplings in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add paprika and soy sauce, mix, and cook for the same amount of time.
8. Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Source: AdobeStockEven yesterday's pasta easily transforms into a new dish!
You'll need: 250g pasta, 300ml milk, 3 eggs, 100g hard cheese, 30g butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta until al dente and mix with butter. Separately, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and spices, add grated cheese and mix. Combine the pasta with this mixture, transfer everything to a baking dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F).
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9. German Potato Salad
Source: AdobeStockQuick, yet very hearty – as a main course.
You'll need: 300g potatoes, 1/2 onion, 1 egg, 1-2 pickled cucumbers, mayonnaise, herbs, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs, then dice all ingredients. Add chopped herbs, season with salt and pepper, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
10. Fish Patties from Canned Fish
Source: AdobeStockMinimum effort for a quick meal, yet very tasty and homemade!
You'll need: 1 can of fish (e.g., sardines or mackerel), 1 onion, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 cup semolina, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mash the canned fish with a fork, and thoroughly mix all ingredients. If you have time, let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Then form patties and fry them on both sides over medium heat.
11. Spaghetti with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Source: AdobeStockDifferent types of pasta always come in handy when you have little time to cook!
You'll need: 200g spaghetti, 300g mushrooms, 1 onion, 250ml cream, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion with mushrooms, season to taste, and pour in the cream. Bring the resulting sauce to a boil and remove from heat. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti and mix it with the sauce before serving.
12. Braised Zucchini with Vegetables
Source: AdobeStockTo cook vegetables faster, chop them smaller.
You'll need: 2 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 1-2 tomatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, garlic, herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables and sauté the onion with carrot until soft. Add the remaining vegetables, season, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, covered. Add chopped garlic and herbs and simmer for another 2 minutes.
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13. Braised Calamari in Tomato Sauce
Source: AdobeStockCalamari always cooks quickly and tastes very refined.
You'll need: 600g calamari, 300g crushed tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice calamari into rings and fry for about 2 minutes. Then set aside and sauté the chopped onion with garlic in the same pan. Pour in the tomatoes, bring to a boil, season, and add the calamari to the sauce. Cook everything together for another 1 minute.
14. Navy-Style Pasta (Makarony po-flotski)
Source: AdobeStockA simple and hearty dish if you need to feed many hungry people.
You'll need: 250g pasta, 400g ground meat, 1 onion, 50g tomato paste, 100g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion with garlic until translucent. Add the ground meat, season, and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring. Then reduce heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes.
Mix tomato paste with 500ml boiling water, pour over the ground meat, and add the pasta – it should be completely covered with liquid. Simmer, covered, until the pasta is cooked, and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
15. Rice with Spinach
Source: AdobeStockDelicious, beautiful, and additionally – very healthy!
You'll need: 150g rice, 100g spinach, 1 tomato, herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until done. Separately, lightly fry spinach with sliced tomato, season, and mix with rice. Sprinkle with herbs to taste.
16. Canned Lentil Salad
Source: AdobeStockInstead of lentils, you can also use canned chickpeas.
You'll need: 300g canned lentils, 300g cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch green onions, 6-7 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Chop all herbs, slice cherry tomatoes into wedges, and drain the liquid from the lentils. Mix all ingredients together and dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
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17. Salad with Eggs and Canned Tuna
Source: AdobeStockThis quick dinner will surely appeal to healthy eating enthusiasts!
You'll need: 100g canned tuna in its own juice, 2 eggs, 1 cucumber, 20g mixed greens, 10g green onions, yogurt, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil eggs and dice them along with the cucumber. Chop all herbs, flake the tuna, season with salt and pepper, and dress the salad with yogurt.
18. Baked Fish with Herbs in Foil
Source: AdobeStockPollock or cod would be especially good here.
You'll need: 800g white fish fillet, 1 bunch herbs, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Mix both types of oil, lemon juice, salt, ground pepper, minced garlic, and herbs. Spread this mixture over the fish fillet, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
19. Lavash Wraps with Ham and Cheese
Source: AdobeStockAnd if you make them in advance – you can save some for later.
You'll need: 1 sheet lavash bread, 100g ham, 80g hard cheese, 1 egg, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate cheese and ham on a coarse grater, cut lavash into wide strips, and whisk the egg with salt and spices. Place the filling on the lavash, fold into neat triangles, dip them in the egg, and fry on both sides in a pan.
20. Eggplant with Garlic in a Pan
Source: AdobeStockA wonderful seasonal quick dish that suits even strict vegans.
You'll need: 2 eggplants, 2 cloves garlic, 5 sprigs dill, salt.
Preparation: Slice eggplants, salt them, and fry until browned. Then remove from heat and thoroughly mix with minced garlic and herbs.