When dinner needs to happen fast, this collection of recipes makes it easy to get a satisfying meal on the table in 15 minutes or less. From comforting soups and creamy pastas to quick shrimp bowls and hearty bean dishes, each one delivers big flavor without a long prep list or a sink full of dishes.
These are the speedy dinners our readers have saved most—perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade without the wait. Make sure to save any of your favorites with the MyRecipes app so they’re easy to find when you’re ready to cook.
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“Frozen or dried tortellini are great too. For frozen ones, you won’t need to make any adjustments to the recipe—just follow the cooking time on the package as you would for refrigerated pasta. If using dried tortellini, you’ll want to add an extra cup of broth or water to the soup, as they absorb a lot more liquid than fresh pasta.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer
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“You just need five ingredients (plus a little oil) and 15 minutes to make this dish from start to finish. You’ve got protein from the beans and cheese, and a nice dose of vegetables from the broccoli. Eat it as-is or pair it with a little crusty bread, and dinner is done in record time.” —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Editor
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“I always save the rind from Parmesan to add to soups and stews for a big salty, umami boost. Let the rind sit in the soup while it simmers, then pull it out just before serving.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer
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“The only vegetable prep needed is chopping the garlic and onion, and you’re welcome to buy prechopped ones if you’d like to simplify things even further. Either ‘jarlic’ or frozen garlic cubes are a good substitute, and most grocery stores sell prechopped onions in the produce section these days.” —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer
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“This three-ingredient Cajun Alfredo pasta delivers big Louisiana flavor in 15 minutes, with smoky Cajun sausage, penne, and store-bought Alfredo sauce.” —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer
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“For a much faster, much more affordable, and (dare I say) just as delicious summery sandwich, I turn to this no-cook shrimp roll recipe. It takes all of 15 minutes to pull together, and you can use precooked shrimp from your grocery store’s seafood case or frozen-and-thawed cooked shrimp, so you don’t even have to turn on the stove.” —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor
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“I’d kind of forgotten that Velveeta existed, but it was the basis of one of my family’s favorite meals, a deceptively simple affair of browned ground beef and cans of beans dumped in a pot with Ro-Tel tomatoes. The Velveeta went in at the end, and it all melted into a glorious brownish glop known as creamed tacos. It’s essentially personal bowls of chili con queso for dinner. Who can say no to that?” —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Editor
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“You can make it countless ways, but I come back to this three-ingredient version over and over. The combination of warm, chewy dumplings, fresh and crunchy salad, flavorful dressing, and chili crisp is irresistible.” —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Editor
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“These one-pan stewed beans with tomatoes and spinach are satisfying, but not heavy. Because the recipe starts with cooking lots of garlic with cherry tomatoes, the base flavor is reminiscent of pizza, which is always a win in my book.” —Alexandra Shytsman, Recipe Developer
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“These Cajun shrimp bowls are easy, flavorful, and fast to make. They need just a few store-bought ingredients and one spicy three-ingredient sauce that’s easy to stir together. It’s a colorful dinner that’s sure to please.” —Danielle Campbell, Recipe Developer
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“This quick and easy, five-ingredient dumpling dish comes together in just 15 minutes. This recipe may be short and sweet, but it does not compromise on flavor and color. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious.” —Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer
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“Everyone has their favorite combination of toppings, and I encourage you to add your go-tos. They are, of course, all optional. Here are a few of mine, if you need some inspiration: a dollop of cashew cream (or sour cream), chopped avocado, and a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro. If I happen to have frozen corn, I’ll let a handful defrost and use it to garnish as well. I’ll even add rotisserie chicken from time to time.” —Mackenzie Schieck, Recipe Developer
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“Skillet sauces, like Frontera, are a fantastic way to add flavor quickly. Pick your favorite flavor profile, mix it with chorizo, and enjoy the easiest sloppy joe in the world!” —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Editor
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“If you’ve never had Cantonese shrimp and egg stir fry, it might look a little like an omelet at first glance; at least that’s how my college roommates described it when I made it for them. But it’s something entirely different: soft, silky ribbons of egg folded around tender shrimp and scallions.” —Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer
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“Hummus pasta is one of those easy dinners that I rely on when a day has gone sideways and everyone still needs to be fed. In the time it takes to boil the pasta, I can have the sauce ready and waiting, so I can get dinner on the table in under 15 minutes.” —Stephanie A Ganz, Recipe Developer
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“Huevos divorciados quite literally translates to ‘divorced eggs.’ It’s a traditional Mexican dish consisting of one fried egg drenched in salsa roja and one egg drenched in salsa verde, usually separated by a serving of refried beans or potatoes to keep them ‘divorced.'” —Esteban Castillo, Recipe Developer
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