Healthy Italian recipes

Enjoy these healthy spelt pancakes filled with spinach, ricotta and tomato – they deliver all of your 5-a-day, plus spinach supports bone and eye health

Lentils make a low-fat addition to these minced pork patties for a healthier family favourite - still full of herby, garlicky flavour

Tick off all 5 of your 5 a day with this super-healthy Sunday roast. To make it vegetarian, omit the lamb and add chickpeas to the caponata.

The classic Italian 'hunter's stew' gets a healthy makeover, with low-fat chicken breasts, prosciutto and a rich herby tomato sauce

This prawn and fennel risotto gets a little extra kick from lemon zest and and rocket - perfect for a dinner party

Chilli, fennel seeds and smoked paprika add warmth and flavour to a rich tomato sauce, served with seafood in this quick pasta dish

This traditional Tuscan soup, which means 'cooked water', is served with a poached egg for extra richness - a perfect starter or light lunch

Use leftovers from our Roast pepper & chorizo salad to make this easy pasta dish - see the recipe, below right

This roast fish dish was inspired by Sicily, where the aromatic spices and dried fruit of Arabian cuisine meet with the fresh fish and veg of the Med

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time

A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. It's healthy, filling and simple to make – an ideal midweek supper

For a healthy no-fuss fish dish, try this all-in-one Italian-inspired bake with crispy potatoes, roasted peppers and olives

For an easy vegan meal, this Italian-style bake uses cauliflower and soya milk for the white sauce topping and canned lentils for the filling

Get all of your 5-a-day in one portion of this colourful aubergine stew. Raisins add a touch of sweetness. It's low-calorie and gluten-free, too.

Serve lean fillet steak with a rich, Italian-style pepper, olive and caper sauce and wilted spinach

This fast, fresh pasta sauce with cherry tomatoes, prawns and crème fraîche is ideal for a midweek supper, and it's low-fat

Serve your pasta with a budget-friendly bacon, tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge

Rustle up our hearty and wholesome gnocchi dish in just 30 minutes. It's full of veggies, including spinach, white beans, tomatoes and red onion

Use your favourite wholemeal shapes and add roasted butternut, shallots, creamy Italian cheese and spinach for a hearty Italian pasta dish