Meatball minestrone with pesto

Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal

Kale pesto & chicken gnocchi

Go green with our kale pesto and chicken gnocchi, full of nutritious ingredients. A balanced, easy dish, it’s ideal for busy days and takes just 20 minutes

Malfatti

Make our take on Tuscan malfatti – spinach and ricotta dumplings that look a bit like large, roughly formed gnocchi. Serve coated in an aromatic sage butter and plenty of cheese

Orecchiette with purple sprouting broccoli & Calabrian pesto

Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia

Cacio e pepe

Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

Easy biscotti

Make these easy biscotti to serve with coffee, or dip into chocolate and present in a tin to give to family and friends

Sausage & winter greens cannelloni

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Stretch a pack of sausages and feed the whole family with this cannelloni. The meaty ragu sauce is bulked out with nutrient-dense winter greens

Sausage pasta bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

Chicken & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Toss chicken and bacon with ribbons of tagliatelle in a deliciously creamy sauce to make this easy pasta dish. Serve with a green salad for an easy supper

Courgette & broad bean risotto with basil pesto

Make this vibrant risotto with courgettes and broad beans to make the most of summer veg. Swirl through homemade pesto for a fabulous starter or main