These recipes make the most of every kind of canned tomato – crushed, cherry, diced, and whole – bringing rich, versatile flavour to your cooking. Whether you’re a devoted tomato lover or just looking to turn pantry staples into something delicious, we’ve got the best tinned tomato recipes for you.

Eggplant ‘al funghetto’ pizzette

Silvia Colloca shares her recipe for mini eggplant pizzas.

Risoni with roasted vegetables and feta

"Toasting the risoni in a dry pan adds a nuttiness that rounds out this simple dish." – Dominic Smith

Marinara pizza

Anchovies are the perfect salty seafood addition to this marinara pizza. Recipe by Luke Powell of Bella Brutta.

Borlotti bean stew

A comforting Italian soup that’ll keep you warm during the winter months.

Mexican chicken and grilled corn soup

Combining tender chicken and charred corn in a light, spiced broth, this Mexican-inspired soup is refreshing and a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Top with fresh radish, feta, a squeeze of lime and corn chips for dunking.

Minestrone soup

There is no set recipe for this thick Italian soup – it’s usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. I use a mix of greens, but you could just use savoy cabbage. I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture, says Jamie. Minestrone soup

Fried calzone with mortadella and mozarella

Credit: Chris Court

Visit your local deli, grab all the delicious ingredients for this calzone, and remind yourself to thank Mitch Orr after you’re finished eating.

Mac 'n' cheese lasagne

“Two favourites meet here for the best of both worlds. If you’re planning ahead, make the meat sauce the day before” – Phoebe Wood.

Prawn puttanesca

Credit: Brett Stevens

Frozen prawns are always great to have on hand for quick dinners. Here, we’ve added them to a classic puttanesca, but they’re also fantastic in fried rice, noodle soups, salads, omelettes… the options are endless.

Focaccia with braised eggplant and stracchino

Focaccia is more than just a side dish here, it’s the star.

Rise and shine

Everything we love about breakfast, rolled into one tasty pie. What more could we want?

Vegan bolognese

An iconic Italian dish reimagined as a vegan masterpiece. Recipe by Shannon Martinez.

Make weeknights a breeze with this roast chicken and risoni traybake

Roast chicken, tomato and risoni traybake

This dish combines comforting saucy risoni and tender chicken with a crispy golden skin. Toasting the risoni gives it a nutty flavour and a chewy texture. It’s well worth the extra step. You’ll need a deep, flameproof 3L-capacity baking dish for this recipe (or see recipe notes).

Butter chicken soup

Craving something comforting but short on time? This quick and easy butter chicken soup nails the brief. Ready in 30 minutes, this sweet and creamy soup is the perfect midweek dinner to make for the whole family.