10 Easy To Cook Meals

Cooking can be a lot of fun but it can also be a hassle. To make things easier, here is a list of 10 easy to cook meals that you can make in no time. All of the recipes include the ingredients, instructions, and nutrition information.

1. Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

Ingredients

1 package of your favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has slightly reduced, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in pasta until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

One serving of this creamy pasta with spinach and tomatoes is about 500 calories, 21g of fat, 63g of carbohydrates, and 21g of protein. This meal is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

2. Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound salmon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place salmon onto the prepared baking sheet and rub all over with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place into oven and bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. If the asparagus is not tender, continue baking until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes longer.
Serve immediately, garnished with garlic and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

One serving of this baked salmon with asparagus dish is about 325 calories, 18g of fat, 7g of carbohydrates, and 31g of protein. This meal is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

3. Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup snow peas
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in bell pepper and snow peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk together soy sauce, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl; add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

One serving of this easy chicken stir-fry is about 350 calories, 14g of fat, 24g of carbohydrates, and 29g of protein. This meal is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

4. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
8 slices of your favorite bread
8 slices of your favorite cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and melt.
Add cheese slices and cook until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
To make the soup, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano and basil and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and sugar; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve immediately with grilled cheese.

Nutrition

One serving of this grilled cheese and tomato soup is about 500 calories, 31g of fat, 38g of carbohydrates, and 22g of protein. This meal is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.