Like a puttanesca sauce, but with sardines in place of the anchovies, this simple storecupboard pasta recipe works well with any strongly flavoured tinned fish. Each serving provides 504 kcal, 23g protein, 50g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 22.5g fat (of which 3g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.3g salt.
A vegetarian family lasagne that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Cottage cheese makes it a healthier option, plus you don’t need to make the traditional cheese sauce. Serve with a green salad or sweetcorn for even more of your five-a-day. Each serving provides 285 kcal, 20g protein, 33g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 7g fat (of which 3g saturates), 6g fibre and 0.8g salt. For this recipe you’ll need a 20x28cm/8x11in ovenproof dish.
A vegetarian Cumberland pie that makes excellent use of store cupboard ingredients. Topped with cheesy mash, it’s comfort food heaven. Each serving provides 625 kcal, 29g protein, 76g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 18.5g fat (of which 10g saturates), 18g fibre and 2g salt.
Spice up your stew with chorizo and stir in some cannellini beans for a super dinner on a budget. Each serving provides 517 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 21g fat (of which 7g saturates), 17g fibre and 2g salt.
This is a rich and satisfying vegetarian version of the classic cottage pie. Lentils make a great substitute for mince and are packed with protein, and carrots make the mash topping extra sweet. Each serving provides 387 kcal, 15.5g protein, 50g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 10g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 17g fibre and 0.85g salt.
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