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

Pasta salad with tuna mayo

This is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast whether you’re on a picnic or at your desk.

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

Crab & cucumber crumpets

Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It’s ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch

Crab, leek & cheddar tart

Enjoy this sumptuous crab, leek and cheddar tart at a family feast. You can prep early by making the pastry and cooking the leeks the day before

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

Caesar pasta with greens

Toss spaghetti in in a creamy, garlicky, anchovy-based sauce with fried cavolo nero for added texture and depth

Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)

Soup is a staple at Iftar, gently reintroducing food after fasting. Shorbet lesan asfour, or bird’s tongue soup, is made with orzo and broth

Chicken & pasta bake

Try our simple pasta bake packed with chicken, bacon and peppers – it’s ideal for polishing off leftover pasta and cheese and is sure to be a crowdpleaser

Purple sprouting broccoli & sausage pasta

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

Make the most of purple sprouting broccoli and enjoy with sundried tomatoes, red onion, sausages and penne pasta in this easy, speedy dish

Creamy sausage & harissa pasta

Give our new favourite sausage pasta dish a go tonight – it’s so quick and simple to make. This recipe serves one, but it’s easily multiplied to feed more

Creamy mushroom pasta

Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner