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Mushroom & Spinach Lasagne
A generous vegetarian lasagne with browned mushrooms in tomato sauce, a spinach-ricotta filling and a bubbling mozzarella top. Oven-ready sheets keep the assembly straightforward.
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Sweet Chilli Shrimp Rice Bowls
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Hot pasta tossed with ricotta, lemon and Parmesan, loosened with starchy pasta water. Baby spinach wilts in the same pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Garlic Butter Steak Rice Bowls
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Lemon Butter Chickpea Couscous
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A generous vegetarian lasagne with browned mushrooms in tomato sauce, a spinach-ricotta filling and a bubbling mozzarella top. Oven-ready sheets keep the assembly straightforward.
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