One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Asparagus cream pasta

Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

Herby baked lamb in tomato sauce

Cook this ‘low and slow’ in its own sauce til it’s so tender you can carve it with a spoon

Frankie pasta bake

A simple student pasta and tomato dish – delicious, filling and cheap to boot

Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Creamy tomato soup

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love – passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Tomato soup with tear & share cheesy bread

Use a packet mix to rustle up your own cheat’s garlic bread to serve alongside classic and creamy tomato soup

Chunky tomato & avocado salsa

This doubles up as both the guacamole and the tomato salsa element of a Mexican meal

Ten-minute pasta

This meal is quicker to get on the table than oven chips and it’s full of fresh vegetables – making it perfect for kids

Pasta primavera

Use fresh garden peas in this pasta primavera for a simple, colourful seasonal dish

Curried pasta salad

Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

Squash, ricotta & sage pasta bake

An impressive but simple veggie main course – perfect with a green salad on the side