Thrifty family dinners

£1.10 PER SERVE SERVES 6 Jazz up a simple jar of store-bought pasta sauce with this easy winner. YOU WILL NEED 350g conchiglie pasta or another small pasta shape 2tbsp olive oil 2 courgettes, grated 1

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st

PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 15 MINS CALS: 414 FAT: 21G SAT FAT: 8G CARBS: 44G SERVES 4 This comforting winter warmer is boosted with fibre-rich butter beans to keep you feeling full for longer. YOU WILL NEED

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

A fresh and zingy dish that’s light on calories, yet super filling with tasty chicken breast. SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 5 MINS ✱ 250g pouch cooked sticky rice ✱ 2tsp oil ✱300g skinless chicken breast