Spring

An Italian-style green sauce adds zing to this buttery courgette spaghetti. Make a double batch of the salsa verde and store in the fridge for drizzling over eggs, steak, salads and more

Fresh green veg and a zesty salsa make this lamb chop traybake dish shine

Take pesto pasta to the next level by whizzing in some creamy ricotta. We’ve added asparagus tips to the pasta, but swap in any green veg you have to hand

Purists will tell you a classic carbonara should not be messed with, but sneaking in some plump spears of seasonal asparagus, gently sautéed in garlic and butter, is definitely a good idea

This speedy tart uses a sheet of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry for ease and speed

Deliciously satisfying, this garden-fresh supper is a breeze to make

This tasty minestrone recipe ticks 3 of your 5-a-day. Bulk it up and add a tin of drained pulses, such as cannellini beans. This also adds extra protein and fibre

This creamy comforting bake is less than 400 calories per serving. To make it veggie, replace the chicken with 200g button mushrooms cooked with 1 teaspoon of butter

Serve with Parmesan (or vegetarian equivalent) if you have some to hand, but it’s delicious on its own too