Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It’s even better made a day ahead

Pasta with creamy walnut pesto

This unusual pesto is also wonderful
with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or
stirred into risotto at the end

Butter bean & tomato salad

This quick and easy vegan French salad combines delicious flavours – perfect summer dish

Tomato & onion salad

A colourful and quick side salad of mixed tomatoes with sweet honey mustard dressing

Courgette & tomato linguine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sauce is based on the classic Italian bacon and tomato sauce, amatriciana – but it’s great without the bacon for veggies, too

Ham & tomato Stromboli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This pizza-style bread will feed a crowd for lunch

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Kale pasta with chilli & anchovy

Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership and the saltiness of the fish teams well with pasta

Anytime sweetcorn & tomato nachos

These cheesy nachos are great for nibbling on. The salsa can also be used as a healthy dip, served with vegetable sticks

Spicy prawn cocktail with tomato & coriander dressing

An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours – make it a feature of a retro dinner

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Asparagus, broad bean & smoked salmon pasta

A seasonal supper or lunch