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.
Looking for quick Italian midweek meals, or Italian pasta recipes? That’s amore!
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Midweek meal recipes
Pasta alla sorrentina
This delicious and easy pasta recipe is inspired by gnocchi alla sorrentina, a crowd-pleasing dish from Sorrento in the Campania region of Italy.
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Easy orzo recipes
Porcini orzotto
Lighter than regular risotto, this easy ‘orzotto’ switches out rice for orzo pasta and uses dried porcini for intense flavour.
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Italian starter recipes
Runner beans with pesto, roast cherry tomatoes and lemon ricotta
The unbeatable Italian combo of tomatoes, pesto and cheese is joined by a beautiful tangle of runner beans in this easy summer salad. Enjoy on its own or as part of a bigger meal – it makes a lovely side to a summery roast chicken.
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Tomato recipes
Semi-dried tomatoes
Did you know, you can make semi-dried tomatoes at home? And boy, it’s worth it. Use peak in-season tomatoes for the richest, sweetest taste.
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Summer salads and sides
Caprese salad
Caprese is a colourful Italian classic, all about showcasing the best of simple ingredients. We’ve used the best in-season tomatoes, creamy burrata and fragrant basil.
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Vegetarian recipes from around the world
Soffritto
Italian soffritto is a trio of finely chopped vegetables softened in oil or butter for many a ragù, risotto and sauce throughout the country.
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Homemade pasta recipes
Herb-laminated pasta
These ethereal ribbons of herb-laminated pasta create instant wow-factor for even the simplest of sauces, or use as sheets to make ravioli.
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Frittata recipes
Pumpkin and sage frittata
This frittata makes for the perfect autumn lunch. The dense flesh of Delica pumpkin provides a beautiful contrast to the fluffy egg.
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Italian vegetarian recipes
Tuscan bean soup
This hearty vegetarian tuscan bean soup recipe makes enough for two whole batches. Save some and freeze ahead for next time.
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Burrata recipes
Tomato and burrata tagliatelle
This simple pasta dish with roasted tomatoes and burrata proves that sometimes the fewer the ingredients, the better the result.
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Aubergine recipes
Aubergine parmigiana sandwich
This aubergine parmigiana sandwich is a main meal in its own right, perfect to nurse a hangover or just to use up that second day parmigiana.
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Potato recipes
Best fried potatoes
These herby fried potatoes are bursting with zing and verve thanks to punchy Mediterranean flavours. A great spring or summer side dish.
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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 vegetarian toppings like beetroot and goat's cheese.
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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?
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Budget pasta recipes
Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage
Give your shop-bought tortellini a gourmet twist via this classic combination of brown butter, crisp sage and sweet pumpkin.
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Lasagne recipes
One-pan vegetable lasagne
Donal Skehan's incredible one-pan vegetable lasagne ticks all the right boxes and can be made in a pan, instead of in the oven, in just 30 minutes.
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