Quick and Easy Recipes
Chorizo & Paprika Penne - one of our quick and easy recipes.
When life gets hectic it's easy to think there's no time for cooking. But cooking doesn't have to take a long time. We've got lots of quick and easy recipes which are great if you are short of time or don't want to go to too much effort.
“Tried a recipe and like it? Use the 'tasty' button so everyone knows!”We've listed a few of our favourite quick and easy recipes below: they're all delicious and really convenient for a busy lifestyle.
These recipes are some of our own personal favourites, but they are also pretty popular with all the Resourceful Cook users. Why not give them a try, and if you like them and agree with other users, then click the 'tasty' buttons on the recipes so that other users will know which recipes are popular.
Our favourite quick and easy recipes for 1:
Serves 1
A quick, easy and filling stir-fry with pork, carrot and red pepper.
£2.98 per serving. You'll need a basic store cupboard. Ready in 15 mins.
Serves 1
A tasty and easy pasta bake with tuna and sweetcorn.
£1.67 per serving. You'll need a basic store cupboard. Ready in 40 mins.
Serves 1
Penne pasta with a hearty chorizo, red pepper and tomato sauce.
£2.35 per serving. You'll need a typical store cupboard. Ready in 20 mins.
This is just a tiny selection of our quick and easy recipes for one - click to see all of our easy recipes for one.
Our favourite quick and easy recipes for 2:
Serves 2
Italian-style omelette with Feta, red pepper and potato served with a side of peas.
£1.77 per serving. You'll need a basic store cupboard. Ready in 40 mins.
Serves 2
A French salad with tuna steaks, green beans, boiled eggs and new potatoes.
£3.82 per serving. You'll need a typical store cupboard. Ready in 20 minutes.
Serves 2
Tender beef strips stir-fried with carrot, mushroom, ginger and chilli served on a bed of Jasmine rice.
£2.74 per serving. You'll need a cook's store cupboard. Ready in 30 minutes.
This is just a tiny selection of our quick and easy recipes for two - click to see all of our easy recipes for two.
Our favourite quick and easy recipes for 4:
Serves 4
Chicken & Mushroom Quesadillas
Fried tortillas with a chicken, mushroom and cheese filling, served with a simple side salad.
£2.45 per serving. You'll need a basic store cupboard. Ready in 25 mins.
Serves 4
Ready-made gnocchi pasta grilled in a tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan and cheddar cheese.
£0.93 per serving. You'll need a typical store cupboard. Ready in 25 mins.
Serves 4
A savoury penne pasta dish with streaky bacon, pesto and mushrooms.
£0.99 per serving. You'll need a typical store cupboard. Ready in 25 minutes.
This is just a tiny selection of our quick and easy recipes for four - click to see all of our easy recipes for four.
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