Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Crispy Gnocchi With Sausage and Broccoli
Ali Slagle
13526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,526
45 minutes
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Easy
Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
4223 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,223
30 minutes
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Easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,686
50 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1872 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,872
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1097 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,097
45 minutes
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One-Pan Dumplings With Greens
Ali Slagle
684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
684
20 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,402
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,538
40 minutes
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Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
778 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
778
30 minutes
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Easy
Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,587
55 minutes
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Healthy
Meatloaf
Kay Chun
4060 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,060
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
184
45 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
26 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
26
40 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
72
10 minutes
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Miso Brown Butter Fried Rice
Nargisse Benkabbou
31 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31
15 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
2092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,092
50 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
170
20 minutes
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Alexa Weibel
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
40 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
266
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
247 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
247
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
220
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
1100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,100
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
133
45 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,218
40 minutes
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Easy
Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
38 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
38
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,358
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
221
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
559
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,310
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
575
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,575
45 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
121
20 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6853 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,853
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
129
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,591
6¼ hours
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
488
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
21536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,536
45 minutes
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
4940 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,940
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5853 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,853
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
968 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
968
40 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,961
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,619
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
734 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
734
45 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1456 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,456
35 minutes
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Easy
Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
52 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
52
1 hour 10 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
9730 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,730
35 minutes
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Easy
Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
35
35 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1810 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,810
1 hour
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