Nourishing, comforting and guaranteed to minimise the washing up, one-pan meals are our midweek saviours. Whether you’re in need of a super-quick pasta dish to keep the family happy, or a warming stew to boost your mood after a long day, you’ll find something for you in our collection of easy one-pan recipes.
![Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/nigella-pasta-risotto_s1200x0.jpg)
Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta
A quicker and easier take on risotto, this orzo dish from Nigella Lawson is every bit as comforting as the original.
![Sausage and Pearl Barley Stew](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/one-pan-sausage-pearl-barley-stew_s1200x0.jpg)
Sausage and Pearl Barley Stew
This wholesome and budget-friendly stew combines Cumberland sausages with pearl barley, vegetables, and chicken stock.
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One Pan. 100 Brilliant Meals
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Easy meals for weeknights
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![Pasta Frittata Lots of Ways](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jamie-s_food_tube_pasta_2_35_img_s1200x0.jpg)
Pasta Frittata Lots of Ways
A clever way of using up any leftover cooked pasta you might have lying around, this frittata can be customised with a host if different ingredients and flavourings.
![Sweet Potato Cakes with Lime and Avocado](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sweet-potato-cakes_s1200x0.jpg)
Sweet Potato Cakes with Lime and Avocado
Packed with ginger and lime and topped with a generous dollop of smashed avocado, these sweet potato cakes make an excellent brunch or lunch dish.
![Risotto With Peppers](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/italian_kitchen_4_161_img-rnkx8uw4vw_s1200x0.jpg)
Risotto With Peppers
A traditional risotto al peperone from Anna del Conte, this is Italian-style comfort food at its finest.
![Mary Berry’s Salmon and Fennel One-pot Wonder](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mary-berry-salmon-and-fennel-one-pot-wonder-bbc2-130fa490-9c91-4b9e-8fc1-271ba604d88f_s1200x0.jpg)
Mary Berry’s Salmon and Fennel One-pot Wonder
Salmon and fennel are cooked in a delicate sauce of white wine and créme fraîche to create this easy but elegant one-pot dish.
![Crispy Gnocchi with Roasted Peppers, Chilli, Rosemary and Ricotta](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gnochi_pepper_ricotta_1236-147221bf-ef98-4bf0-8553-b8504965238c_s1200x0.jpg)
Crispy Gnocchi with Roasted Peppers, Chilli, Rosemary and Ricotta
A clever one-tin dish from Rukmini Iyer, this recipe combines crispy roasted gnocchi with sweet peppers, chilli, and dollops of cool, creamy ricotta to finish.
![Flamenco Eggs with Tomato & Serrano Ham](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/flamenco-eggs_s1200x0.png)
Flamenco Eggs with Tomato and Serrano Ham
Another one-pan brunch or lunch dish, these Spanish-inspired flamenco eggs are bursting with intense, spicy flavour.
![Beetroot, Chickpea and Coconut Curry](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/beetroot-coconut-curry-green-roasting-tin-c71d96da-0cd0-460e-a7b5-e6c8ceb3171c_s1200x0.jpg)
Beetroot, Chickpea and Coconut Curry
A warming curry, perfect for a midweek evening, this vibrant dish also happens to be totally vegan.
![Chicken with Caramelized Onion & Cardamom Rice](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jerusalem_2_185_img_s1200x0.jpg)
Ottolenghi’s Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Cardamom Rice
Sweet caramelised onion, fragrant cardamom rice, and juicy chicken pieces are cooked in one pan to allow the flavours to mingle and meld.
![Harry Styles’s Dutch Baby with Cinnamon Rhubarb](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dutch_cake_s1200x0.jpg)
Harry Styles’s Dutch Baby with Cinnamon Rhubarb
One-pan cooking isn’t limited to savoury dishes; this fluffy dutch baby pancake from Ruby Tandoh is case in point.
![Toffee Banana Tarte Tatin](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/desserts_toffee_banana_tarte_tatin_mincespiration__2_fsps9vsh3q_s1200x0.jpg)
Toffee Banana Tarte Tatin
This playful twist on the classic tarte tatin is made with sticky, toffee-coated bananas, a splash of rum, and a sprinkling of raisins.