20 5-Ingredient December Dinners for When You're Too Tired to Cook

When every single minute of your schedule is packed with events let us help you get dinner on the table. When you have parties to host and attend, and presents to buy this December, gettingdinneron the table should be as simple as possible. We’re talking about five-ingredient dinners that come together in about 30 minutes. Fast pastas, skillet meals, and sheet pan dinners, these are the recipes that will help get you through the busyholidayseason. Join MyRecipesto save, search and sort recipes all in one place! To start saving, click on a recipe below, then tap the heart 🩷 icon. Creamy Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas “While potato gnocchi is the most traditional, you’ll also encounter cauliflower gnocchi in some grocery stores. Choose whichever type you like, but if the gnocchi is frozen, follow the cooking instructions on each package, as they can vary quite a bit.” —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe “A green salad and crusty bread are a no-fuss pairing for Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe. You can also serve this as a side (think: rustic mac & cheese) with chicken and roasted broccoli.” —Sharon Lehman, Recipe Developer “The key to this recipe is to cook the broccoli just enough so that it is soft enough to mash, but still retains its bright green flavor. If you are currently in a phase where green vegetables are a hard no (I see you!), feel free to use cauliflower instead.” —Molly Adams, Recipe Developer Spaghetti With Tuna and White Beans “This is the quintessential affordable pantry dinner, made exclusively with staples I keep stocked at all times: pasta, canned tuna, and canned white beans. It’s delicious with just those simple ingredients, but I also love adding a few extra garnishes to make it even more

When every single minute of your schedule is packed with events let us help you get dinner on the table.