Seared steak with celery & pepper caponata

Serve lean fillet steak with a rich, Italian-style pepper, olive and caper sauce and wilted spinach

Asparagus, pea & feta frittata with roast tomatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn omelette into a substantial evening meal by baking it, Italian-style. Pack it full of greens and serve with crisp green salad

Smoking chilli chicken & sweetcorn pizza

Ready-made pizza bases make for a speedy midweek Italian feast. Try this alternative topping with chipotle chicken and Mexican flavours

One-pan pea & ham pesto pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A simple solo supper of spaghetti, linguine or tagliatelle with Italian basil sauce, ham, crème fraîche and green veg

Amatriciana chicken traybake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Inspired by the classic Italian pasta sauce, chicken thighs and new potatoes are flavoured with bacon and tomato in this easy one-pan meal

Beefy melanzane parmigiana

Try a meaty take on the traditional Italian aubergine bake by adding rich beef ragu. Top with mascarpone, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

Creamy courgette risotto

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Ravioli with artichokes, leek & lemon

Fresh stuffed pasta makes a great base for a speedy Italian-inspired supper – mix with marinated artichokes and a creamy lemon sauce

Mushroom, ricotta & rocket tart

This puff pastry slice requires minimum fuss. Use Italian cheese as a simple base and top with garlic mushrooms and salad leaves

Roasted squash, shallot, spinach & ricotta pasta

Use your favourite wholemeal shapes and add roasted butternut, shallots, creamy Italian cheese and spinach for a hearty Italian pasta dish

Walnut & red pepper pesto pasta

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Orecchiette with anchovies & purple sprouting broccoli

This humble southern Italian dish spiked with chilli and lemon juice is topped with fried breadcrumbs for added crunch