30 Dinner Recipes For One That'll Make You Wish You Had Leftovers

Got a table for one? We know it might not sound immediately satisfying, but we kind of love cooking dinners solo. If you're used to cooking larger meals, rest assured that each and every one of these super simple recipes are easy to scale down or only yield 1-2 servings (perfect for if you find yourself with spontaneous date night dinner plans or last minute guests). We feel pretty confident that after you cook some of these super easy dinner for one recipes, you'll wish you had enough for leftovers the next day. 😉

Here at Delish, pasta is not only a basic food group, but one of our constant stand-bys when we find ourselves cooking a dinner for one. It's easy to scale to how hungry we are that night, endlessly riffable with pantry staples, and ultra weeknight-friendly. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Italian pasta dish, like cacio e pepe and pasta alla gricia, or a new classic like our baked feta pasta, you'll find you can never go wrong with pasta.

In the mood to really treat yourself? We love cooking up a nice steak on those decadent nights when we're dining in solo. Think of it this way, you don't have to share any of your cast-iron skillet steak if you don't want to and you'll look super impressive when you eventually have guests over! If you're new to cooking steak, we even have a sheet-pan balsamic steak and potatoes recipe that makes getting a steakhouse experience in your home SO simple.