Our most popular dinner recipes for spring
Chopping the prawns makes for tastier bites and is an economical way to cook with seafood. (ABC News: Eve Wilson)
Spring is finally here and it's a chance to add some lighter meals to your weekly rotation.
Your favourites include plenty of weeknight pastas, including one-pan recipes, along with easy tray bakes.
The meals are fast, veggie-filled and perfect for busy nights as we head towards the end of the year.
10. 15-minute prawn spaghetti
Fresh or frozen prawns can be used in this midweek pasta, where a simple sauce comes together from olive oil, chilli flakes and lemon zest. It's a light and sunny pasta, perfect for warmer days.
9. Tuna pasta with zucchini and basil
This simple pasta is not only a joy to eat but also a delight to prepare. It has a friendly, rather than fussy, amount of chopping and stirring.
If tinned tuna is a staple in your pantry, try this quick and easy pasta with plenty of greens. With grated zucchini, chopped leeks, butter and lemon, it's a comforting dish that will feed between 4-6.
8. Layered roast veggie sandwich
This vegetarian muffuletta is a diversion from the original iconic deli sandwich but it is no less satisfying. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon )
Serve hearty slabs of this vegetarian focaccia for dinner. It's filled with roast pumpkin, capsicum and eggplant, with slices of provolone cheese and a simple olive salad adding creaminess and saltiness.
7. One-pot spinach and feta pasta
Inspired by the classic flavours of Greek spanakopita (spinach pie), this one-pot pasta dish is the perfect midweek dinner. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)
One-pot pasta recipes are a dream. The pasta cooks in the sauce, soaking up extra flavour, and there's minimal washing up. This vegetarian recipe has just four short steps and is ready in 30 minutes.
6. One-pot vegetarian orzo with pesto
Topped with pesto, this is a flavour-packed dinner that's easy to make. (ABC News: Zain Ayub)
Orzo is a rice-like pasta shape that cooks quickly alongside lemon, cream and spring veggies including asparagus and sugar snap peas. It's finished with a generous amount of pesto and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
5. Creamy mushroom fettuccine
This pasta dish is perfect for a midweek family meal. (ABC News: David Sier)
A creamy pasta is always a treat and this one features thinly sliced mushrooms cooked with thyme, sour cream and paprika. A few surprising ingredients such as Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard add flavour and depth.
4. Baked spinach triangles
Baked spinach triangles are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
Perfect as a light meal or a snack, these baked spinach and pine nut triangles are wrapped in filo pastry and served with lemon wedges. They can be prepped ahead of time and frozen, then popped straight into the oven.
3. Easy potato salad in 30-minutes
A classic, creamy salad that's a welcome addition to any summer spread. (ABC News: Clementine Day)
While potato salad is rarely a meal in and of itself (though it could be), it's a popular side for end-of-year barbecues and gatherings. This one is ready in 30 minutes, with pickles and a dash of hot sauce adding some punch.
2. Chicken and lentil tray bake
This easy weeknight dinner can be on the table in 40 minutes. (ABC News: Zain Ayub)
With only 10 minutes of prep, this is an excellent option for busy nights. You'll be rewarded with a satisfying dinner with charred chicken thighs and creamy lentils. Serve simply with lemon wedges and a green salad.
1. Sausage and onion tray bake
Make this easy meal for weekend gatherings and busy weeknights. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
Sausages are a crowd-pleaser and you won't need a barbecue to make this easy dinner, which bakes in the oven. With few ingredients and minimal prep time, it's best served with buttered rolls.