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9 Easy Recipes With 7 Ingredients Or Fewer

And prep time is 15 minutes, max.
By Chantal Braganza
bowl of spaghetti and tomato sauce on a pink tablecloth

(Photo: George Whiteside)

Here’s 9 of our best recipes that make the most of time and ingredients. All are 7 ingredients or fewer, and require less than 15 minutes of prep time.

Pasta pomodoro

bowl of spaghetti and tomato sauce on a pink tableclothPhoto: Erik Putz.

Paired with a simple side salad, this fresh and simple dish will take your taste buds to Italy in just 25 minutes. Get this pasta pomodoro recipe.

One-pot classic mac and cheese

Bowl of mac and cheese on a grill.Photo: Erik Putz.

Creamy, cheesy, and with just enough of a twist: swapping orecchiette for macaroni gives this one-pot dish a lovely texture. Crumble some bacon overtop for crunch. Get this mac and cheese recipe.

Artichoke and lemon pasta

bowl of artichoke and pastaPhoto: Roberto Caruso.

Miss dining out? Take a plate of zesty spring pasta out on your balcony or patio with a glass of fruity white wine. Get this artichoke and lemon pasta recipe

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Classic roast chicken

roast chicken with lemonsPhoto: Erik Putz.

Trust us: when it comes to roast chicken, less is more. All you need to achieve a gloriously crispy roast bird is olive oil, lemons, and plenty of salt. Get this roast chicken recipe.

Ham and cheese frittata

frittata in a white baking bowlPhoto: Jim Norton.

This delicious frittata combines cheese, ham and diced veggies for a hot dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Get this frittata recipe.

Quick and easy veggie soup

bowl of soup with a dollop of yogurtPhoto: Erik Putz.

This creamy, ultra-simple take on minestrone should be paired with a crusty loaf of bread. Get this veggie soup recipe.

Sweet and spicy chicken stir fry

Plate of stir fry on a bed of white rice

This one-dish wonder is under 200 calories and full of flavour. The secret ingredient that makes the sauce? Red pepper jelly. Get this chicken stir fry recipe.

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Sweet chili tofu

Plate of chili tofu on salad.Photo: Sian Richards.

This spicy vegetarian dish is faster to make than takeout. Get this chili tofu recipe.

Chicken miso noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup gets a delicious twist in this version with udon noodles, chicken balls and the salty kick of miso paste. Get this noodle soup recipe.

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