Homemade Tomato Sauce

Makes 4 portions

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Tuna pasta with summer veg

Makes 2-4 portions

Corned beef hotpot

Makes 3-4 portions

Meatball and lentil pasta sauce

Makes 3-4 portions

Baked bean burger

Makes 2-3 portions

Minestrone soup

Makes 3-4 portions

Recipe Websites

BBC Good Food – Budget Recipes

A hugely popular UK recipe site with a dedicated section for affordable meals, including warming curries, pasta dishes and family favourites that stretch a few ingredients further. Recipes are well-tested and come with clear step-by-step instructions and cost-saving tips. Visit site

Jack Monroe – Cooking on a Bootstrap

Written by a food writer with personal experience of relying on food banks, this site is built specifically around cooking well on very little money. Recipes are costed per portion and use everyday tins and store-cupboard staples. Visit site

Jamie Oliver – Budget-Friendly Cooking

Part of Jamie Oliver’s wider recipe site, this section focuses on cooking well without overspending, with tips on smart shopping and getting the most from cheaper cuts and store-cupboard ingredients. Recipes are family-friendly and use widely available ingredients. Visit site

Full Time Meals

Set up by Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge to help tackle child food poverty, this site offers simple recipes needing few ingredients or equipment. It’s aimed at families under pressure, with an emphasis on keeping things quick and low-cost. Visit site

Netmums – Budget Family Recipes

A well-established UK parenting site with a section of family-friendly meals designed to keep costs down. Recipes tend to be simple and kid-friendly and forgiving of ingredient substitutions. Visit site

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