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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    16 15-minute Dinners That Will Help You Survive Winter

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 13, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Winter can be tough, especially when it comes to cooking. These 16 quick and easy 15-minute dinners will keep you warm and satisfied without spending hours in the kitchen. From hearty pastas to simple stir-fries, these meals are perfect for busy nights when you need something comforting and delicious.

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
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    This Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Lemon ricotta pasta.
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    This pasta dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Spicy Sausage Pasta

    Spicy sausage pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Spicy sausage, pasta and Parmesan cheese combine to create this super tasty dinner.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon creme fraiche pasta in a pan.
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    This salmon pasta is a delicious combination of salmon and chives that you'll love. It's perfect for a cozy meal any time.

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
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    This carbonara variation is simple to prepare and uses everyday ingredients you can easily find at the store. It's a great option for a cozy meal during the colder months.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
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    This 15-minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an irresistible combination of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and flavorful garlic butter sauce. Follow this simple recipe to create an effortless meal that blends the best of seafood and pasta into a delicious dish the whole family will love.

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    Crème Fraîche Carbonara

    Fake carbonara.
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    This carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic dish, packed with even more flavor. It's a great option for a cozy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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    Thai Basil Chicken is a tasty and easy Thai meal featuring chicken, yardlong beans, and fresh Thai basil in a flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, taking just about 15 minutes to prepare if you use ground chicken.

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    Cashew Alfredo

    A skillet full of cashew alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This vegan alfredo sauce is super simple to make with just 5 ingredients. It's creamy and tasty, and you can whip it up in 15 minutes without any cooking.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
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    Shrimp Scampi can be made in just 10 minutes without any wine, offering a delicious option for a quick appetizer or meal. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    Fried spaghetti.
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    Thai curry and spaghetti come together in a dish that's so good you'll want to have it regularly. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Chickpea Gyros

    Chickpea Gyros.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Chickpea gyros are a fast vegetarian meal that you can whip up in just 10 minutes on the stovetop, with only a few minutes of prep time. This dish brings all the delicious Mediterranean flavors you love, but with a vegan twist!

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
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    This Shrimp Carbonara is a tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. It combines the creamy goodness of traditional Carbonara with perfectly cooked shrimp, creating a satisfying meal that's easy to make.

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    Cacio e Pepe

    A fork with cacio e pepe.
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    A classic Italian pasta dish that's surprisingly easy to make - and requires so few ingredients.

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    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
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    This creamy Alfredo sauce gets a kick with some added spice. It's a great way to enjoy a comforting dish with a little extra flavor.

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    15-Minute Shrimp and Orzo

    15-Minute Shrimp and Orzo
    Photo credit: Tried and True.

    This shrimp and orzo dish is super simple to make and packed with great flavors. It's perfect for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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