Easy One Dish Dinner Recipes

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Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Substituting frozen ravioli for lasagna noodles brings this lasagna to the table in only 45 minutes. A spin on classic lasagna, this white sauce version features a savory combination of spinach, pesto and Alfredo sauce.

Recipe: Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

Vegetarian or not, you'll love this healthy and satisfying meat-free dish for its delicious sauce: a flavorful combination of creamy peanut butter, fresh ginger and sweet chili sauce.

Recipe: Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

All-In-One Spaghetti

Not only is this classic spaghetti recipe easy to make, cooking it all in one pot means quick and simple cleanup later.

Recipe: All-In-One Spaghetti

Easy Enchiladas

Perfect for weeknights when you're craving Tex-Mex, our Easy Enchiladas feature sausage mixed with sautéed garlic and onions wrapped around tortillas and topped with melted cheese.

Recipe: Easy Enchiladas

Italian Brunch Casserole

Delicious at any time of the day, reviewers consistently give this flavorful casserole 5-stars. Check out the recipe reviews for praise on its versatility from entertaining guests to weeknight dinners.

Recipe: Italian Brunch Casserole

Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

We love this classic Louisiana favorite for its flavor combinations unique to Cajun cuisine. Serve this gumbo featuring chicken and andouille sausage over a bed of hot cooked rice.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

Beth Dreiling / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Shrimp Casserole

Chopped celery adds just the right amount of crunch to this satisfying casserole dish featuring shrimp and long-grain rice topped with Cheddar-colby cheese.

Recipe: Shrimp Casserole

Summer Tortellini Salad

This cool summer salad is hearty enough for a meal and easy to make. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs just before serving.

Recipe: Summer Tortellini Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Destined to become your kids' new favorite meal, this easy casserole recipe combines two classic family favorites: pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. Unbaked, the casserole can stay frozen for up to a month so prepare extra and save for a busy day.

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

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Sausage Stir-fry

Served over a bed of couscous, this colorful Sausage Stir-fry incorporates ingredients such as chopped Granny Smith apples, dried plums, and red and yellow bell peppers to create a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors.

Recipe: Sausage Stir-fry

Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Ready in just 15 minutes, this pasta dish makes great use of easily found grocery store products such as refrigerated tortellini and Alfredo sauce. Chopped fresh basil mixed with the sauce gives it a fresh kick of flavor.

Recipe: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

Perfect for entertaining, our Chicken Casserole D'Iberville may take longer to prepare but it's worth the wait. In a hurry? Save time by following our Kitchen Express shortcuts in the recipe directions such as using deli-roasted in place of boiled chickens.

Recipe: Chicken Casserole D’Iberville

Noodle Bowl

This ultimate one-dish wonder goes from kitchen to table in 15 minutes flat. It even uses easy and budget-friendly ingredients such as Oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix, shredded cabbage, and your choice of shrimp or chicken.

Recipe: Noodle Bowl

Tomato and Beef Casserole with Polenta Crust Recipe

Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Flavorful cornmeal-based crust is topped with hearty ground beef, tomato paste and sharp Cheddar cheese in this easy Italian casserole.

Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

William Dickey / Styling Cari South / Food Styling Lyda Jones

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Using only one pan to cook both the chicken and pasta means extra flavor for the noodles and easier cleanup. Ready in less than 45 minutes, this pasta entrée features a creamy sauce made of cream of mushroom soup and cheese.

Recipe: Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Black Bean Chili

Ready in only 30 minutes, this quick, meatless chili is made with black beans, meatless burger crumbles, and petite diced tomatoes. (You can substitute ground beef for the meatless burger crumbles, if desired.) Top with a dollop of sour cream, corn chips, and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

Recipe: Black Bean Chili

Beef-and-Vegetable Stir-Fry

This quick stir-fry is both delicious and simple to make. Reviewers raved about the flavor of the delicious garlic, sesame soy sauce in the dish.

Recipe: Beef-and-Vegetable Stir-fry

Cheese Ravioli with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Make homemade ravioli simple by using won ton wrappers found in the produce section of the grocery store. Our Test Kitchen advises placing the filled ravioli on a lightly greased, parchment paper-lined jelly-roll pan. Cover with a damp towel to keep from drying out.

Recipe: Cheese Ravioli with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

This 30-minute recipe utilizes packaged smoked sausage and quick-cooking brown rice to make a simple yet delicious meal. Add extra flavor with chopped green bell peppers, onions and minced garlic.

Recipe: Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

Southern Tortellini Minestrone

Packed full of vegetables, herbs, and delicious cheese-filled tortellini, this nutrition powerhouse doubles as a hearty meal.

Recipe: Southern Tortellini Minestrone

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Pull out your cast-iron skillet for this quintessential Southern dish. A flaky crust and hearty filling make this a one-dish meal you'll crave all the time.