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, easy pasta recipe is inspired by gnocchi alla sorrentina, a crowd-pleasing dish from Sorrento in the Campania region...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Italian vegetarian recipes
Tuscan bean soup
This hearty vegetarian soup recipe makes enough for two batches. Save some and freeze ahead for next time.
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...
Aubergine recipes
Aubergine parmigiana sandwich
London restaurateur Nicholas Balfe created this aubergine parmigiana recipe after watching – and being inspired by – Jon Favreau’s film...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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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