Use up leftover veg in this easy, no-fail comforting minestrone recipe.
46 healthy Italian recipes for Monday night (or any night)
Pasta and pizza can be good for you, we swear! Just substitute a few ingredients and (hey presto) you have a plate of healthy Italian on your hands.
Creamy greens pasta with lemon and cavolo nero pangrattato (breadcrumbs)
This herby green pasta combines creamy sauce and a delectable crunchy crumb for a delightful textural take on classic Italian food.
Leek and smoked trout tagliatelle with lemon pangrattato
A super-quick pasta dish for weeknights.
Ragu with sage pesto
Keep leftover pesto to use another time.
Zucchini pasta with garden green sauce
“A great way to get the kids to eat vegies."
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Easy pasta primavera
“This pasta is one I love to make in spring, giving all the fresh, delicious vibes. I love packing vegies into a dish, and this pasta is a great example of this. Feel free to switch up some of the vegies here for other spring produce you have on hand.” – Tom Walton
Jamie Oliver's hearty 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 to this easy minestrone recipe." – Jamie Oliver
Spaghetti with clams, garlic, cherry tomatoes and zucchini
This spaghetti by Massimo Mele brings a burst of freshness to the average weeknight.
Borlotti bean stew
A comforting Italian soup that'll keep you warm during the winter months.
Linguine with Sicilian pesto
Ready in a matter of minutes, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for those time-poor midweek meals.
Pizza with peperonata
Make the pizza dough (or use store bought bases) and peperonata in advance to have a quick and delicious dinner ready in minutes.
Jamie Oliver's spaghetti with broad bean pesto
Broad beans are a rich source of protein and folic acid. This is a simple recipe you can whip up for a midweek or weekend meal. The pesto is also great as a dip served with crudites, according to Jamie Oliver.
Orecchiette with tuna, capers and rocket
Jamie Olover's simple, healthy tuna pasta is perfect for dinner and just gets better as leftovers.
Cauliflower pizza with zucchini pesto
Looking for comfort food without the carbs? Try this healthy cauliflower pizza, topped with a fresh zucchini pesto and roasted vegetables.
Poached chicken and spelt fettucine with kale pesto
Packed with superfoods, this dinner for four will be on the table in under 30 minutes.