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Here, 31 easy dinners for one, because while it’s tempting to settle for cereal when you’re eating solo, there’s plenty to be said for treating yourself too.
Patricia Haines saved to Quick meals for one
Easy single serving dinner recipes that are perfect for anyone cooking for one or two. These recipes are simple and completely satisfying.
Katy Burth saved to Single Serving Recipes
Easy, quick and budget-friendly dinner meals for one person. These recipes are tried and tested with honest reviews.

Kristen Presutti saved to meals for one
Here are some of my favorite recipes that are budget-friendly and that work well for a single person. They are great meals for college students and beyond!
WW Recipes for One: Favorite easy healthy low calorie recipes and cooking tips, single servings, breakfast, lunch & dinner, SmartPoints
donna blair saved to Alfredo sauce
Single Girl Mac and Cheese is 1 portion of protein packed, ultra decadent Macaroni and Cheese - for those nights you just need that cheesy pasta fix!
6 ingredients
Condiments
- • 1/4 tsp Mustard powder
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 serving 2 ounces, based on pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 2 tbsp Flour
Dairy
- • 1 tbsp Butter
- • 1/2 cup Cheese
- • 2/3 cup Milk

Katherine Regele saved to Pasta Perfect
Didn't plan dinner tonight? These quick pantry dinners for one will save you! They're all easy and won't taste thrown together, but they are!

Beth Spurgin saved to Pantry Staples Cooking
Eating alone doesn't mean you have to spend money eating out. Here are budget-friendly and easy-to-make meals for one person. Simple recipes, quick dinners, cheap, simple - you can't go wrong!
2 · Dinner ideas are right here! Make up a few of these Single Serve Healthy Lasagna meals ahead of time for a quick dinner anytime.
17 ingredients
Meat
- • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey, lean
Produce
- • 10 Asparagus spears
- • 3 tbsp Basil, fresh
- • 2 Garlic cloves
- • 1 Onion, small
- • 15 oz Tomatoes
Refrigerated
- • 1 Egg white
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 Individual healthy meaty lasagnas
- • 6 Lasagna noodles, whole wheat
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- • 1/8 tsp Pepper
- • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- • 1/8 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 Cooking spray
Dairy
- • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
- • 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- • 3/4 cup Ricotta cheese, skim