Italian vegetarian recipes

Some of the greatest Italian recipes are vegetarian and we have plenty to prove it. Choose from cacio e pepe, a squash cannelloni, lasagne, risottos, panzanella and more.

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Porcini orzotto

Easy orzo recipes

Porcini orzotto

Packed with flavour but lighter than a regular risotto, this easy ‘orzotto’ switches out rice for orzo pasta and uses...

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Runner beans with pesto, roast cherry tomatoes and lemon ricotta

Italian starter recipes

Runner beans with pesto, roast cherry tomatoes and lemon ricotta

The colourful Italian combo of tomatoes, pesto and cheese is joined by a beautiful tangle of runner beans in this...

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Semi-dried tomatoes

Tomato recipes

Semi-dried tomatoes

Even though we don’t have the weather to dry tomatoes in the sun like they do in the Mediterranean, you...

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Caprese salad

Summer salads and sides

Caprese salad

This colourful Italian classic is all about showcasing the best of simple ingredients. Here, we’ve used in-season tomatoes in a...

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Soffritto

Vegetarian recipes from around the world

Soffritto

Italian soffritto is a trio of finely chopped vegetables softened in oil or butter and used as the base for...

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Herb-laminated pasta

Homemade pasta recipes

Herb-laminated pasta

These ethereal ribbons of herb-studded pasta create instant wow-factor for even the simplest of sauces. Dress them in nothing but...

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Pumpkin and sage frittata

Frittata recipes

Pumpkin and sage frittata

The dense flesh of Delica pumpkin provides a beautiful contrast to the fluffy egg in this thick Italian frittata. Serve...

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Tuscan bean soup

Italian vegetarian recipes

Tuscan bean soup

This hearty vegetarian soup recipe makes enough for two batches. Save some and freeze ahead for next time.

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Tomato and burrata tagliatelle

Burrata recipes

Tomato and burrata tagliatelle

This simple tagliatelle pasta dish with roasted tomatoes and burrata proves that sometimes the fewer the ingredients, the better the...

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Aubergine parmigiana sandwich

Aubergine recipes

Aubergine parmigiana sandwich

London restaurateur Nicholas Balfe created this aubergine parmigiana recipe after watching – and being inspired by – Jon Favreau’s film...

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Best fried potatoes

Potato recipes

Best fried potatoes

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s herby fried potatoes are bursting with zing and verve thanks to the use of punchy Mediterranean flavours....

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Beetroot, goat’s cheese and crème fraîche pinsa romana

Pizza recipes

Beetroot, goat’s cheese and crème fraîche pinsa romana

The Roman-style pizza base in this recipe is easy to make and can be jazzed up with all sorts of...

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Spinach and pine nut pinsa romana

Pizza recipes

Spinach and pine nut pinsa romana

Looking for vegetarian pizza topping ideas? How about this restaurant-level vegetarian combination of spinach, pine nuts and fontina cheese? We’ve...

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Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage

Budget pasta recipes

Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage

Give your shop-bought tortellini a gourmet twist via this classic combination of brown nutty butter, crisp sage leaves and sweet...

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One-pan vegetable lasagne

Lasagne recipes

One-pan vegetable lasagne

We love a comforting veggie recipe. And do you know what we love even more? Minimal washing up! Donal Skehan’s...

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No-stir risotto with radishes, asparagus and artichokes

Vegetarian risotto recipes

No-stir risotto with radishes, asparagus and artichokes

The oven does the hard work with this no-stir baked risotto packed with spring vegetables. Serve it at the table...

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