Freezable comfort food recipes

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

Try this delicious spring pasta bake recipe as a midweek family meal which freezes brilliantly. We’ve used orecchiette, but you can use whatever pasta you like

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

Transform a base of spicy meatballs into three simple dinners for busy weekdays. The dish will make three batches of meatballs, which will keep chilled

A hearty yet healthy dish that's perfect for a rainy evening, and it's low-fat too

Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience

Stock up the freezer with this comforting pasta sauce. It will keep frozen for up to three months, so it’s great to have on hand for busy weeks

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Have a veg dodger in the family? This 'hidden' veg ragu packs in celery, carrots and tomatoes with pork and beef mince to make a flavour-packed family meal

There's nothing like a meat pie when you crave a comforting supper. A beef casserole makes a fabulous pie filling, and here we've slow-cooked it for extra-tender results

Goulash makes a great freezer standby - just the job when you're pushed for time, but want the comfort of a stew

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

Our vibrant green spinach risotto with crispy strips of prosciutto makes an indulgent dinner for two. It's fresh and full of spring flavours

A comforting supper for a crowd that you can freeze ahead to save time on the night

When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal

Pair Sri Lankan curry with fish pie to make this flavourful dish. Topped with masala mash and served with a side of devilled peas, it's a great sharing dish

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it