Comforting and rich, this is the perfect meal for wintery evenings. The spinach and cheese filling is an old favourite and the olive-studded tomato sauce cuts through the richness of the cheese, making it a winner for everyone. Like lasagne, cannelloni reheats well, so it’s worth making a weekend batch that will fill hungry post-match tummies.

The ricotta filling makes a great base for a summery cheese and spinach pie–just add finely chopped fresh mint and chives to the mixture and