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Enjoy rustic Italian dishes with our no-fuss recipes. Kick off with simple Italian starters, from bruschetta to Caprese salad, then tuck into hearty Italian pasta recipes – whether you're into rich meatballs and spaghetti, or classic creamy carbonara.
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with mozzarella and Parmesan to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
'Your freezer is your best friend when it comes to preparing for festivities and I make sure mine is stocked come November', explains foodie blogger Jade Greenhalgh. 'This versatile arancini is my fave – perfect as a starter, canapé or indulgent veggie main.’
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
This is Demi's favourite go-to pasta recipe. 'It's a great combination of flavours, a sweet 'n' smoky pepper sauce is tossed through linguine and topped with crunchy chickpeas and zesty flaked almonds. I'm obsessed with crispy chickpeas!'
Whip up a healthy feast for two in just 15 minutes using storecupboard ingredients with this one-pot tomato pasta
This classic spaghetti recipe perfectly captures Sicilian cuisine, combining rich sardines with sweet raisins and buttery pine nuts
Ribollita is a vegetable and bean stew originating from Tuscany that's typically made with leftover bread 'croutons'. This lighter version for spring is packed with seasonal veggies, like asparagus and kale. It's a great and delicious way to up your veg intake.
Light and fragrant, this luxury fish stew is ideal for Christmas Eve dinner
This sharing platter is a colourful, vibrant dish to add to any Christmas party table
This warming brisket and cannellini bean one-pot is a brilliant main for a festive dinner party with friends
This golden, fluffy focaccia is topped with green olives, red onion slices and tangy Parmesan
Twirly fusilli and courgette ribbons mean this quick pasta dish goes down a treat
Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this colourful veggie pizza, topped with a rainbow of sweet tomatoes, tangy peppers and a sunny baked egg
Inspired by the flavours of Italy, this moist cake is full of zesty lemon, sweet cherries and almond notes
Dreaming of a takeaway? Satisfy your cravings with this easy homemade white pizza recipe instead. Top with caramelised onions, crispy bacon and thinly sliced potatoes before finishing with tangy blue cheese and oozy mozzarella for the ultimate cheese feast
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
Translated as 'half-frozen', Italian semifreddo has a distinctive frozen mousse-like texture, which makes a wonderfully indulgent Christmas dessert. This vegan-friendly version is made with just a handful of ingredients and is ideal for making ahead – just remove from the freezer 15 minutes before decorating and serving.
Creamy blue cheese polenta is the perfect winter comfort food. Serve as a hearty alternative to mash or spaghetti with these juicy beef meatballs and a herby tomato sauce.
This is the perfect vegetarian alternative to a traditional beef lasagne
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
This easy vegetarian pasta recipe is perfect for rustling up when in a hurry – simply grab some peas from the freezer and blitz with fragrant mint for a quick pasta sauce that’s full of flavour.
Try something new for pasta night
Creamy brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
Crispy caramelised sprouts add a sweet crunch and festive twist to this carbonara.
Pork and caramelised onion sausage meat adds a touch of meaty sweetness to these moreish pizza-style pittas.
This hearty soup recipe is packed with big flavour from sausage meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic. The cannellini beans bulk it out and you can use up any pasta shapes you have kicking about! Check out the tip below to make it in a slow-cooker.
This crispy sausage and tomato pasta is a quick and easy dish that takes less than 20 minutes to make. Combining flavoursome pork sausages with a fresh tomato sauce, it's sure to be a family favourite.
Simple yet striking, this pretty sharing wreath makes fab Christmas party food or Boxing Day buffet fare. Don't be put off by the prep time – most of it is slow-roasting the garlic. You can top the crostini with whatever you fancy – we've gone for goat's cheese, Parma ham and figs.
Food writer Angela Romeo brings her dessert expertise to this seasonal sweet treat, one of her go-to Christmas bakes. She says, ‘This Tuscan favourite, packed with nuts and fragrant with spices and sherry, is suitably indulgent for the festive season. Serve visitors a slice with a short coffee or glass of sherry.’
Sweet meets savoury with this Italian-inspired appetizer you can enjoy for brunch, lunch or just about any time of day! Use Tesco Finest white sourdough and burrata to upgrade your bruschetta to the max.