Save yourself a trip to the shops with these simple meals built around pantry staples.
They happen to be satisfying and delicious too.
Tinned tomatoes, frozen peas and spaghetti are the pantry and freezer staples behind this comforting pasta. Designed for weeknights, the sauce is easily doubled and can be frozen for future meals before the peas are added.
Ready in 30 minutes, this soup feels magical as it's made so few ingredients. Red lentils, tinned tomatoes and spices are the key ingredients, while a grated carrot and butter add substance and creaminess.
Perfect for winter nights, this recipe couldn't be simpler. The potatoes roast in the oven and it doesn't take long to make a tomato filling, using tomato paste, anchovies and garlic. Serve with butter, sour cream and chives.
With very few steps, this Lebanese recipe is nourishing and tasty. Serve warm or at room temperature with yoghurt and salad.
Using a whole packet of pasta, this weeknight recipe will feed many and is packed with vegetables. Two heads of broccoli are diced and lightly fried, before they finish cooking with the pasta. Garlic, chilli flakes and feta amp up the flavour.
Tinned beans, tomatoes and eggs become a quick and substantial meal in this vegetarian recipe. Add up to six eggs to the pan and serve with crusty buttered bread.
This soup is more than the sum of its parts. It's made with vegetable stock, enhanced by lentils, spices, diced potatoes and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Spinach leaves are added at the last minute and wilted before serving.
If fried eggs are your go-to for busy nights, try adding crispy fried potatoes and spices for something more decadent.
