This pasta features lemon and spinach, classic springtime flavours. One pound (500 grams) of asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced, is another seasonal choice.
Skipping the alfredo sauce and adding creamy ricotta cheese is an easy way to lose unnecessary calories at dinnertime.
Instead of notoriously hard-to-fill cannelloni tubes, we've filled and rolled fresh lasagna sheets to make preparation easy.
The classic combination of mint and peas makes for a lovely summery appetizer bursting with freshness.
With its bright yellow crust, creamy herb and cheese filling and chunky tomato topping, this eye-catching plate is an ideal vegetarian lunch, brunch or supper. For even lower fat content, choose part-skim mozzarella and low-fat ricotta.
Serve with toothpicks and bubbling hot dipping sauce, such as spicy red pepper or roasted garlic or fire-roasted tomato.