If you’re a parent or a busy career person, time is of the essence, but you know that your meals are equally as important. You want to eat healthily and enjoy delicious food, but how do you find the time to prepare the dishes that will be good for you, and just as delectable? 

Salmon and Asparagus

A truly simple and delectable meal, especially in the summer, salmon and asparagus cooked on the best stainless steel nonstick pans could be the healthiest meal you’ll prepare this season. Easy to make, with both salmon and asparagus topped with lemon, olive oil, and salt and pepper, with the option of making a garlic-herb butter, you can’t go wrong with a salmon and asparagus one-pan recipe. 

Lasagna

Who doesn’t love lasagna? There are so many variations available in the world of online recipes, so whether you’re a vegan or want gluten free options, lasagna is always the one-pan dish you can’t go wrong with. For a traditional lasagna dish, you will want to find the following ingredients:

• Lasagna sheets (there are gluten free options)

• Mozzarella cheese

• Marinara sauce

• Onion and garlic

• Beef (or no beef if you don’t eat meat)

• Salt

It’s easy to make as you simply need to layer the lasagna with cheese and beef on every layer. Top the final layer with rich cheesy goodness, add basil, and salt, and bake until it looks golden brown. Pro tip: you can shop around for great lasagna sheets, or you could learn how to make your own, which will result in a more flavorful lasagna dish. 

Chicken Parmesan with Broccoli

Chicken parmesan with broccoli is easy to prepare and can be done on one pan, making cleanup easy as can be when cooking is done. You’ll need:

• An egg

• Panko breadcrumbs

• Salt 

• Pepper

• Garlic

• Chicken (skinless)

• Olive Oil

• Marinara Sauce

• Basil

• Mozzarella

Combine the egg with the panko breadcrumbs and dip chicken into the mix. Bake for around 10 minutes to make sure it starts cooking so when it’s time to add the sauce and cheese over the chicken, you don’t have to worry about burnt cheese with raw chicken. Add broccoli on the pan at the same time, top with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add basil at the end and voila, a delectable one-pan meal is ready for everyone to enjoy. 

Fish and Potatoes

A very simple meal to make and a healthier alternative to fish and chips, you can simply prepare your fish in the way you love, while using herby potatoes as your side. Rosemary and truffle oil topping the potatoes can be a delectable match to a freshly prepared fish, whether you top it with lemon, garlic, and salt, or create a marinade with cilantro, lime, and onions. Add some tomato wedges for a fresh accessory to your main dish and you’ll have a perfect summer meal prepared for any occasion. 

In Conclusion

One-pan dishes make life easy for busy people, so if you want to find a new way of cooking without too much hassle, try these simple recipes above. Order fresh ingredients from a delivery service so you can skip the grocery store lines, which will also help you save time. While some require more preparation than others, you won’t have to spend an hour cooking over the stovetop. 

Instead, prepare the meal, pop it in the oven, and let it do its work. When it’s ready, you’ll have a delicious meal to enjoy, without that much fuss.