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

Classic minestrone soup

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

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It’s low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

Chorizo & purple sprouting broccoli carbonara

Throw together this seasonal take on carbonara in 30 minutes for an easy midweek meal. This is comfort food at its best

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

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

Pasta alla norma

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It’s then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce

Chicken parmigiana

Make midweek easier with our family-friendly chicken parmagiana. Ideal for freezing for busy week nights, the recipe is also easily doubled.

Caramelised squash & spinach lasagne

Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from golden pine nuts for a comforting supper

Broccoli caesar salad

Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch

Pizza fondue dip

Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It’s great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks

Pull-apart meatball sliders

Make these moreish meatball sliders with tomato sauce and melted cheese for a party or buffet. They’re easy to make and the whole family will enjoy them