Some nights call for a fork, a skillet, and dinner on the table in well under an hour. This roundup leans on rich, saucy staples — a Tuscan-style chicken skillet, a bright lemon pasta, a bubbling pasta bake, one-pan tortellini, and a spoonable soup — that all deliver big comfort without a long ingredient list.
01 30 mLow Fat4.5(2)
Creamy Orzo Turkey SoupSTby Sunday Table · 29 followers
A cozy, spoonable option built for using up leftover turkey with orzo, vegetables, white wine, sage, and thyme.
30mTotal time
MediumDifficulty
6Serves
$3.52Per serv
02 50 m4.7(3)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken And Orzo SkilletSTby Sunday Table · 29 followers
One pan gets you seared chicken, Parmesan-flecked orzo, wilted kale, and sun-dried tomatoes in a single creamy sauce.
50mTotal time
HardDifficulty
4Serves
$6.85Per serv
03 65 mVegetarian
Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and BasilSTby Sunday Table · 29 followers
Penne, cherry tomatoes, basil, Parmesan and mozzarella bake into a comforting vegetarian pasta that's easy enough for any weeknight.
65mTotal time
MediumDifficulty
6Serves
04 20 mCreamy Lemon Pasta With Fried Pine Nuts
STby Sunday Table · 29 followers
A bright, creamy lemon sauce with fried pine nuts and fresh basil — simple, cozy, and good with a light side salad.
20mTotal time
MediumDifficulty
4Serves
$6.27Per serv
05 35 mLow Carb
One-Pan Garlic Bread TortelliniSTby Sunday Table · 29 followers
Cheese tortellini and chicken simmer in a creamy, cheesy sauce in one pan, then get a crunchy garlic-breadcrumb topping.
35mTotal time
MediumDifficulty
6Serves
$0.50Per serv