Budget winter recipes
Budget meals don’t have to lack flavour; here are hearty winter recipes that will fill you up without making a big dent in your wallet.
Find our collection of budget pasta recipes all in one place here.
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Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts
Smoked sausage, mushroom and bean stew
Smoked sausage and earthy mushrooms give a depth of flavour that makes this stew taste like it’s been cooked for hours instead of minutes.
Tomato pasta recipes
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
Italian pasta recipes
Classic pasta puttanesca
One of the most famous classic pasta dishes of all time, pasta puttanesca includes anchovies, garlic, capers, olives and tomatoes.
Rice recipes
Panissa (Piedmontese rice and beans)
Panissa is a robust rice, salami and bean dish from Italy's Piedmont region. It's cooked like a risotto but with a firmer, thicker texture.
Potato recipes
Frico (Alpine cheese and potato cake)
Frico is a delicious cheese and potato cake from the Italian Alps. The soft, indulgently savoury cake is ike a very, very cheesy hash brown.
Beef stew recipes
Coda alla vaccinara (Roman braised oxtail)
Coda alla vaccinara is an iconic Roman dish made with oxtail. The meat is slow-cooked with celery, while cocoa gives the stew earthy depth.
Budget pasta recipes
Bigoli in salsa (caramelised onion and anchovy pasta)
Bigoli in salsa is a classic Venetian dish: thick pasta strands with a rich sauce of caramelised onions and anchovies. Simple yet luxurious.
Rice recipes
Egg zosui (Japanese rice porridge)
Use up leftover rice in this traditional egg zosui recipe. The Japanese rice porridge makes a thrifty, nourishing supper for cold nights.
Lentil recipes
Dal dhokli
Dal dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish of dal with dumplings. Nisha Parmar shares her thrifty recipe, which makes smart use leftover dal.
Classic soup recipes
Ribollita
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan bean soup thickened with stale bread. Chef Dara Klein shares her family recipe for this thrifty comfort food.
Toad in the hole recipes
Chipolata toad in the hole with creamed butternut squash
There are few things more comforting than a toad in the hole for dinner. This chipolata version means a higher sausage-to-batter ratio
Dinner inspiration in 20 minutes
Spiced kipper fried rice
Fragrant turmeric, smoky tinned kippers and a lick of chilli take fried rice to a new level in this simple, speedy dish for busy nights.
Risotto recipes
Potato risotto
This double-carb delight combines two comfort dishes: the simplicity of a fluffy jacket potato and the soothing process of a creamy risotto.
30-minute meal recipes
Colcannon with mustard-fried eggs
It doesn’t get more comforting than colcannon – cheesy mashed potato threaded with cabbage or leeks. Top with a fried egg for an easy supper.
Pie recipes
Fidget pie
If you're looking for a hearty, comforting recipe that won't cost a bomb, this traditional bacon and potato pie is brilliant.
Broccoli recipes
Chilli, broccoli and mozzarella pies
Get a midweek pie fix with this easy recipe. A golden puff pastry lid tops a rich filling of broccoli, chilli and anchovy in cheese sauce.
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