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Budget family dinners: feed the whole family for just £1 per serving

5 budget family dinners to feed the whole family that cost just £1 per serving including veggie and vegan options, an easy pizza recipe, a healthy pasta recipe and cheap rice dishes.

  1. Peperonata pizzas recipe

    All the rustic charm of a homemade pizza with the ease of a pre-prepared base mix, this recipe (which makes two pizzas) is sure to be a hit with all ages. The sweet pepper and tomato peperonata sauce has a southern Italian feel, but you can ring the changes with your favourite toppings.

    Peperonata pizzas recipe
  2. Lentil ragu with spaghetti recipe

    Spag bol gets a healthy makeover with this flavour-packed vegan dish that everyone will enjoy. Packed with nutrient-rich lentils and veg, it’s comforting and good for you, plus there’s no hanging around – cook and serve in half an hour!

    Lentil ragu with spaghetti recipe
  3. Roasted cauliflower pilaf recipe

    Rustle up this tasty rice traybake with storecupboard ingredients and veg from your freezer for a vibrant, low-cost dinner. Providing two of your 5-a-day, it’s great for ‘Meat Free Monday’, veggies, vegans or anyone that avoids gluten or dairy.

    Roasted cauliflower pilaf recipe
  4. Sardine arrabbiata recipe

    The unsung hero of the storecupboard, tinned sardines pack a nutritious punch, being high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and a good source of vitamin D, plus they’re tasty, versatile and cheap too. Using a classic arrabbiata sauce as a base and all-time family favourite pasta, this recipe will be ready to satisfy hungry tummies in just 20 minutes and is a great way to get kids eating oily fish.

    Sardine arrabbiata recipe
  5. Egg-fried rice recipe

    Healthier and cheaper than the takeaway classic, this colourful rice dish combines fresh, storecupboard and freezer ingredients for a dinner that tastes as good as it looks. Make this vegetarian-friendly by swapping the Worcestershire sauce for a vegan variety or soy sauce.

    Egg-fried rice recipe