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Easy Family Dinners That Only Take 30 Minutes or Less

Updated January 9, 2025
These 30-minute dinner ideas are practical and satisfying meals for a busy weeknight. From one-pot dishes, simple bakes, sheet-pan dinners, and easy-prep Crescent Roll creations, these easy recipes will add something fresh to your weekly rotation. Try something new and introduce your family to a dish they'll request again and again.

Pesto Cavatappi

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"This recipe was great. It's amazing how simple and easy it is. I didn't change a thing and everybody loved it as is."
-MissPoppins 

Easy Cheesy Beef and Bow-Ties

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"This was really very good and will be added to the meal rotation. I added a dollop of sour cream to my serving and it was really tasty! Thanks for another really good recipe!"
-Mariam95

Pepperoni Pizza Braid

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Followed the recipe with zero changes and it turned out great! I would not change a thing. I baked it on a sheet of parchment so nearly no cleanup as well."
-hugglesbear

Sheet Pan Flank Steak Fajitas

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"What a great recipe. I realized I had NEVER used the broiler in my oven, even though I have had it for 27 years. This was a great way to find out what I've been missing. The flavor was good and the whole process was easy peasy."
-fliptheswitch