Spinach and Cashew Pesto

Store any remaining pesto in the fridge, just topping up with a little more olive oil. This recipe works well with spaghetti or linguine.

1. To make the pesto, place the spinach or kale, cashews, garlic and basil in a food processor and blitz until chopped. Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and season, then blitz again until smooth.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a little of the cooking water, and return to the pan to keep warm. Stir in the pesto to coat, then add a little of the reserved water to bind together.

3. Serve immediately with an extra grind of black pepper.

Nutrition: kcal 605 | fat 19g | sat. fat 3g | carbs 85g | sugars 8g | fibre 7g | protein 20g | salt 0.12g

Fresh Tomato Sauce

This recipe works well with penne or rigatoni.

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan, then add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion has softened. Stir in the cherry or plum tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and start to collapse. Gently squash some of them with the back of a spoon. Stir in the tomato paste and season to taste.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking water, and return to the pan to keep warm.

3. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and toss well. Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve immediately with the rocket leaves and an extra grind of black pepper.

Nutrition: kcal 474 | fat 8g | sat. fat 1g | carbs 81g | sugars 10g | fibre 8g | protein 16g | salt 0.1g

Lemon and Courgette

This recipe works well with tagliatelle or pappardelle. If you prefer, swap the chilli for a crushed garlic clove.

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the courgette and chilli and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking water, and return to the pan to keep warm.

3. Add the lemon zest and juice to the courgette, then stir in the pasta and about 2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water. Season and toss to coat. Stir in the chopped mint.

4. Serve in bowls with extra black pepper.

Nutrition: kcal 494 | fat 13g | sat. fat 2g | carbs 75g | sugars 5g | fibre 7g | protein 15g | salt 0.01g