Author of the cookbook Canned, he points out their versatility. “If I’m going to make a bolognese sauce, I’ll swap out half the beef mince with tinned puy or green lentils. It’s a great ...

Spaghetti bolognese is a firm favourite in UK homes ... followed by the vegetable mixture, some high-quality tinned tomatoes, and chicken stock. Paul recommends letting this simmer gently for ...

So, who else would I turn to for my next spag bol? Though the dish is described as “controversial” on the BBC’s site for its, er, un-Italian star ingredient, hey ― in Mary we trust. The start of ...