Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Make this sausage and giant couscous stew part of your midweek repertoire this summer – it’s easy to make, and provides three of your five-a-day.
Set aside time for a bit of kitchen therapy and bake this classic Italian bread for a savoury treat. It’s best eaten straightaway, but will keep for two days
Use your air-fryer to make these crunchy, golden rice balls – they’re an ideal side for an Italian-inspired feast
Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach
Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins
Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It’s simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days
Pay homage to some of the delicious pasta dishes in Umbria, where mushrooms and sausages are king – this recipe highlights the power of dried porcini stock.
Enjoy these healthy spelt pancakes filled with spinach, ricotta and tomato – they deliver all of your 5-a-day, plus spinach supports bone and eye health
Sneak in an extra portion of veg in the form of the courgettes in this veggie version of puttanesca. Taking 35 minutes, it’s a low-fat and low-calorie lunch
Give your Sunday roast a hassle-free makeover with this roast chicken with dill and potatoes, inspired by food writer Silvana Franco’s Italian heritage.
Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They’re ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas
Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat
