Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

Toss chicken and bacon with ribbons of tagliatelle in a deliciously creamy sauce to make this easy pasta dish. Serve with a green salad for an easy supper

Butter beans give this dairy-free, healthy soup a creamy texture and the starchy liquid from the can helps to thicken it into a comforting supper

A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that's quick to prepare and low in calories, too

This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh rosemary adds extra flavour

These easy healthy pancakes get their fluffy texture from whipped egg whites. Stack them high with fresh berries and a spoonful of low-fat yogurt

A healthy and low calorie chicken casserole with bacon, button mushrooms, peas and a parsley sauce - use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness

This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

A good source of folate and fibre, this healthy fish supper also contains two of your five-a-day

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that's both healthy and gluten-free. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

These savoury brunch beauties can be made ahead of time and warmed up when you're ready to serve. Top with lashings of butter

A one-pot risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner

Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

Start the day on a lighter note with this satisfying shakshuka, a wonderful pan full of tomatoes, pepper, spinach and eggs. It packs in four of your 5-a-day

Have your cake and eat it with this low-fat, healthy banana loaf - perfect for breakfast and beyond

Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time

A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of spring greens with this vibrant, filling pasta recipe

Bring Mediterranean sunshine to your table throughout the year with this superhealthy pasta dish that's easy on the wallet

Top these mushroom, bacon, kale and tarragon pies with butter bean smash to make a healthy main meal that's big on flavour but light on calories

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

One that dads will love! This any-time meal is perfect with a helping of baked beans