9 dinners you can make in 30 minutes
Weeknight dinners that are on the table in half an hour or less, start to finish.
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1 American · 20 min · serves 4
Smash Burgers
Thin beef patties smashed onto a very hot pan for a lacy, crusted edge, stacked with cheese and pickles in a soft bun.
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2 Italian · 17 min · serves 2
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.
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3 Chinese · 25 min · serves 4
Chicken Fried Rice
Day-old rice stir-fried hot with chicken, egg, peas, carrot and soy. Faster than ordering in.
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4 Italian · 30 min · serves 4
Creamy Mushroom Penne
Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.
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5 Pakistani · 17 min · serves 4
Kachumber Salad
A cool, crunchy salad of cucumber, tomato and red onion with green chilli, coriander and lemon. It comes together in 15 minutes and sits well beside rice, daal or grilled meat.
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6 Italian · 25 min · serves 4
Garlic Bread with Parsley and Mozzarella
Crisp-edged, buttery garlic bread with a soft middle and a light melt of mozzarella. It takes ten minutes to prepare and goes with almost any pasta or soup.
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7 American · 20 min · serves 6
Creamy Coleslaw
A cool, crunchy cabbage and carrot salad in a tangy, lightly sweet dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and pairs well with anything fried, grilled or barbecued.
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8 Italian · 30 min · serves 4
Basil Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes
Fresh basil pesto tossed through spaghetti with blistered cherry tomatoes and a splash of starchy pasta water. A bright, herby dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.
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9 Pakistani · 12 min · serves 4
Mint Raita
A cooling, pale green yogurt side with fresh mint, roasted cumin and a little green chilli. Serve it beside biryani, pulao or grilled meat to calm the heat.
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