Experts, instead, suggest using milk, either semi-skimmed or whole, which can still give a creamy texture without needing large amounts of added saturated fat. 'Choosing oils such as olive oil or cold-pressed rapeseed oil influences the overall nutritional profile of the meal positively,' Ms Lambert says. 'Parboil and then use an olive oil spray to coat before cooking as this would require the least olive oil, making it the healthiest option of all.' 'Repeatedly heating oil at very high temperatures isn’t ideal, even when using olive oil - it can cause oils to oxidise which reduces nutritional value.' 'A lighter version can be made by using olive oil spray, adding herbs and garlic instead of cheese, and keeping portion sizes modest.

Source: Daily Mail December 23, 2025 12:18 UTC