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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Esther Clark

Full for a fiver: three easy-to-cook recipes on a student budget

Sausage meatballs and spaghetti.
Satisfying – sausage meatballs and spaghetti. Photograph: Esther Clark

If you’re heading off to university, you might want to give some thought to what you’ll be eating. Student cooking might bring to mind instant noodles and tinned spaghetti, but while you’re likely to be on a tighter budget, it’s still possible to make tasty, nutritious meals.

Learning to cook when you start university is less daunting than you may think, and can turn into a valuable life skill. Once you get going you’ll be able to turn your hand to a number of recipes, from comforting pastas to a hearty khichdi. Try one of these three recipes to get started.

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