From light avocado linguine, to cheesy, comforting bakes, these easy meals are sure to satisfy
Tuna & sundried tomato pasta bake
SERVES 6 PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins EASY ❄
500g rigatoni (or any short pasta)
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
300ml double cream
280g jar sundried tomatoes, drained and quartered
198g can sweetcorn with no added salt, drained
3 x 120g cans tuna in spring water, drained
100g cheddar, grated 50g parmesan, grated
1 Heat the grill to its highest setting. Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling water for 1 min less than the pack instructions, then drain, reserving a little of the water.
2 Meanwhile, tip the chopped tomatoes into a pan with the thyme and a little seasoning, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Pour in the cream, stir and simmer for another 4-5 mins.
3 Tip the drained pasta back into the saucepan. Pour over the tomato sauce, sundried tomatoes, sweetcorn, tuna and a splash of the reserved water. Layer into a baking dish (ours was 22 x 29cm), scattering over the grated cheddar between layers. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and slide under the grill for 5 mins until bubbling and golden.
PER SERVING 813 kcals • fat 38g • saturates 22g • carbs 78g • sugars 17g • fibre 9g • protein 33g • salt 1g
Cheesy ham & broccoli pasta
SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins EASY
300g pasta (we used conchiglie) 1 broccoli, cut into small florets 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g thick ham, cut into chunks
300ml double cream
1 tbsp English mustard
140g mature cheddar, grated
1 Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling water following pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets for the final 4 mins of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the ham, cream and mustard. Bring to the boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese to coat everything in the sauce.
PER SERVING 902 kcals • fat 62g • saturates 34g • carbs 46g • sugars 6g • fibre 5g • protein 37g • salt 2.9g
Linguine with avocado, tomato & lime
Traditional guacamole ingredients make this low-calorie linguine dish extra-special. It can also be served cold as a pasta salad.
SERVES 2 PREP 20 mins COOK 10 mins EASY V
115g wholemeal linguine
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 avocado, peeled, stoned and chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ bunch of coriander, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, combine the lime zest and juice, avocado, tomatoes, coriander, onion and c
