Often in the evening, when there is absolutely no strength left after a hard day at work, the question arises of what to cook for dinner quickly, simply and, which is important, inexpensive. There are several recipes that do not require much effort in preparation and knowledge of cooking.
Naval pasta - simple and inexpensive
Naval macaroni is the ideal dish to prepare for dinner quickly, easily and inexpensively. To do this, you will need:
- 0.5 kg minced meat;
- 250 g spaghetti or pasta;
- onion, carrots and herbs
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil;
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of tomato paste;
- salt to taste.
Chop and coarsely grate onions, garlic and carrots. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and place the vegetables on top of it. Fry and stir for 5 minutes. Add carrots and simmer for another 5 minutes. Put black pepper and minced meat in a skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Ideally, the minced meat should be small and crumbly enough.
Salt the minced meat dressing. Add chopped herbs and tomato paste. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Boil the pasta in a separate saucepan for 5-7 minutes, season with a little salt. Rinse in a colander and add to the minced meat. Stir, add a glass of water, cover and bring to readiness, simmering with the lid closed for another 10 minutes.
Fried chicken - fast and satisfying
If you're looking to cook something quick, simple, and inexpensive for dinner, check out the chicken dishes. This hearty and lean meat is cooked according to dozens of different recipes, the fastest of which is simple frying in a pan. You will need:
- whole chicken or its limbs (wings, legs, breast, etc.);
- 200 g mayonnaise;
- a pinch of garlic pepper, turmeric and paprika, or ready-made chicken dressing;
- vegetable oil
- salt to taste.
Defrost chicken, rinse with water and cut into portions. Let dry a little. To make the dish lean, you can additionally peel off the skin and remove subcutaneous fat. Rub the chicken with a mixture of mayonnaise, garlic pepper, turmeric and paprika, or a special prepared seasoning. Let the meat marinate for 30-60 minutes, then start frying.
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan and, without covering, fry the chicken pieces on both sides until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes on each side). Add a small amount of water to the skillet, cover and reduce heat. Simmer the meat over low heat for about 20-30 minutes. Remove the sample, then serve with any side dish of your choice, such as stewed or boiled vegetables, potatoes or spaghetti.
Home-style cheesecakes - tasty and simple
If you want to cook something quick, simple and inexpensive for dinner, try making cottage cheese pancakes. This is a hearty and light dish that adults and children love very much. To prepare 5-7 cheesecakes you will need:
- 250 g of medium fat cottage cheese;
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of flour;
- 2 eggs;
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar;
- vegetable oil.
Place the curd in a large bowl. Break eggs, sugar here and stir the mass so that it becomes as homogeneous as possible and without lumps. Place flour in a bowl and stir again. Pour some more flour into a separate saucer. Take a small lump of dough in your hand, roll in flour and mold a bun. Make more cheese cakes from the remaining dough.
Preheat a frying pan with vegetable oil, put the cheesecakes here and flatten the top slightly. Fry over medium heat on both sides for 2-3 minutes, until browned. If the fire is too strong, the cheesecakes will not be baked inside. Place the finished dish on a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Cheesecakes go very well with sour cream, jam or condensed milk.
