‘Embarrassingly simple’: 14 tasty midweek meals that were almost too easy to share

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoGood Food logoSavedCollectionEven top recipe writers need a night off now and again. Here are the go-to recipes that need minimal ingredients, prep and time for those nights you just can’t be faffed.14 storiesEASYComfort foodRigatoni with ‘embarrassingly simple’ sausage and red wine ragu1-2 hrsDanielle AlvarezEASYThe SOS SeriesRecipeTin Eats steak crispy chilli oil< 30 minsRecipeTin EatsEASYBudgetPea, green chilli and dill pasta< 30 minsJessica BrookEASYQuick & easy10-minute chilli, prawn and corn pasta< 30 minsJessica BrookGood Food KitchenDanielle Alvarez's favourite roast cauliflowerNovember 14, 2022Danielle AlvarezEASYFamily mealsAdam Liaw’s maple mustard baked chicken1-2 hrsAdam LiawAdvertisementEASYNoodle dishCrunchy chilli oil soba noodles with avocado< 30 minsKatrina MeyninkEASYPizzaFive-ingredient smoky eggplant, broccolini and ‘nduja pizza< 30 minsJessica BrookHow toRecipeTin Eats’ ultimate cheese toastieAugust 13, 2021RecipeTin EatsEASYSaladAdam Liaw’s three-ingredient potato rosti< 30 minsAdam LiawEASYMeatJamie Oliver's five-ingredient sausage and apple bake30 mins - 1 hrJamie OliverEASYQuick & easyJulia Busuttil Nishimura’s five-ingredient spaghetti< 30 minsJulia Busuttil NishimuraEASYVegetarianAdam Liaw’s three-treasure pasta30 mins - 1 hrAdam LiawEASYPoultryRoasted chicken Marylands with chilli and honey30 mins - 1 hrGood Food logoInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe