The easiest way to turn a tin of beans into dinner – just add pesto

Proof that a tin of beans and a spoonful of pesto can make a seriously good dinner - (Issy Croker)

“Pesto is, again, one of those players that gives you a lot of flavour for very little work,” says chef Natalia Rudin. “It’s so easy to dollop into a pasta, risotto or sandwich to take it to the next level. I always prefer to make my own and lots of it, to store in the freezer for whenever you need an easy win in the kitchen.”

Pesto beans with roasted tomatoes