How to cook a hearty dinner from simple ingredients – recipes for busy people

When you want a tasty and hearty dinner after a long day, but there is little time to prepare it, it is important to have simple and quick recipes at hand. Here are some ideas for delicious dishes that are easy to prepare with a minimum of ingredients and will not take much time.

1. Pasta with vegetables and cheese

This is a dish that is not only filling, but also versatile. It can be varied depending on the available vegetables in your refrigerator.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of macaroni
• 1 medium zucchini or eggplant
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 bulb
• 100 g of grated cheese (parmesan, hard cheese)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, cut the vegetables into cubes and fry them in olive oil until soft.
3. Drain the water from the pasta and mix it with the vegetables.
4. Add grated cheese, season with salt and pepper, mix and serve.

2. Baked chicken with potatoes

This is a classic dish that does not require much time to prepare, but tastes very tasty and rich.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of chicken thighs or fillets
• 4-5 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt, pepper, Provencal herbs
• 2 cloves of garlic

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Cut the potatoes into large pieces, salt and pour oil.
3. Put the chicken on a baking sheet, season with spices and garlic.
4. Add potatoes to the chicken, pour over everything with olive oil and bake for 35-40 minutes until done.

3. Omelet with mushrooms and cheese

A quick and nutritious omelet is a great choice for dinner when you need to prepare something delicious in 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 100 g of mushrooms (champignons or any other)
• 50 g of hard cheese
• Salt, pepper, herbs to taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Fry the mushrooms in a pan with a little oil until golden.
2. Beat eggs in a bowl, add grated cheese, salt and pepper to them.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the mushrooms and fry the omelet over medium heat until cooked.
4. Serve with fresh herbs.

Tips for busy people:

• Cook a few days ahead : Dishes like roast meat or pasta can be made in bulk to last a few days.
• Freeze food : vegetables and even prepared meals can be frozen. This will save time on weekdays.
• Use simple recipes : choose dishes that are prepared in a maximum of 30-40 minutes and do not require exotic ingredients.

Thanks to these simple recipes, you can enjoy hearty and delicious dinners without spending a lot of time on cooking.