Tomato & mozzarella spaghetti bake

This pasta bake is simple yet satisfying, great for a weeknight supper

Fresh pesto

It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Finbar’s veggie spag bol

Whip up a superhealthy vegetable spag bol for an easy meal

Speedy spaghetti with clams

This simple Italian pasta dish uses jars of clams in tomato sauce – a great time-saver

Five-veg lasagne

This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day

Roast Parmesan parsnips

For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Squished tomato pasta sauce

Help kids aged 3-6 make their own superhealthy fresh tomato sauce to go with pasta

Courgette, ham & ricotta tarts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make double the quantity of these simple, summery tarts and have one for lunch the next day

Hot-smoked salmon with creamy pasta & pine nuts

Add a few special ingredients to this simple pasta sauce and you have an impressive meal for friends in just 15 minutes

Fastest-ever fish pie

Quick and easy, a perfect mid week supper

Spelt & wild mushroom risotto

This autumnal risotto has a wonderful nutty flavour and is low in fat too

Easy creamed spinach

Double cream, Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg turn this spinach side into something a little bit special