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Vegetarian Recipes

Most of the traditional Italian recipes are vegetarian because in ancient times it was too expensive to buy meat for the whole family.
So here's a collection of the best vegetarian main course recipes from the Italian tradition and some modern variations.

Most recipes are easy to make and range from quick 20-minute recipes to more complex and elaborate ones. This is the biggest category on this blog so I'm sure you'll find something you like!

  • Spring Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese Crostini
  • italian caprese salad with grilled eggplant on a black plate.
    Caprese Salad with Grilled Eggplant
  • bowl of tomato tortellini soup on a white table.
    Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
  • casserole dish of cheesy potatoes and broccoli.
    Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
  • simple green beans in a serving dish with almonds and garlic.
    Simple Italian Green Beans
  • baked ricotta with onions and tomatoes in a baking dish.
    Easy Baked Ricotta with Cherry Tomatoes and Onions
  • bowl of pumpkin gnocchi soup next to a dutch oven.
    Spicy & Smoky Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup
  • penne arrabbiata in a bowl with a fork and a chili pepper.
    Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
  • black dutch oven with italian vegetable stew ciambotta.
    Ciambotta (Italian Ratatouille)
  • baked veggie ziti baking dish topped with basil.
    Creamy Baked Veggie Ziti
  • lemon ricotta pasta with spinach in two bowls with lemon slices.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach
  • bowl with lemon risotto topped with basil.
    Risotto al Limone (Creamy Lemon Risotto)
  • basil pesto inside a mortar with a pestle.
    Authentic Homemade Basil Pesto
  • tortellini pasta salad in a serving tray.
    Tortellini Pasta Salad with Red Pesto
  • caramelized onion goat cheese crostini on a wooden board,
    Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Crostini
  • chickpea salad in a silver bowl with a spoon.
    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Pesto Dressing
  • honey goat cheese crostini
    Honey Thyme Goat Cheese Crostini
  • Tomato Balsamic Goat Cheese Crostini
  • bowl of pasta with cream and zucchini topped with burrata and basil.
    Creamy Pasta with Zucchini and Burrata
  • mushroom goat cheese crostini on a wooden board.
    Mushroom Goat Cheese Crostini
  • panzanella salad in a bowl.
    Classic Tuscan Panzanella Salad
  • 6 pieces of zucchini mushroom quiche on a cutting board.
    Cheesy Mushroom and Zucchini Quiche
  • asparagus goat cheese tart on a cutting board.
    Puff Pastry Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
  • mushroom risotto in a bowl.
    Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto
  • garlic butter tagliatelle in a plate.
    Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta
  • spoon in a bowl of pastina soup with a cheese wedge.
    Pastina in Brodo (15 Minutes Italian Pasta Soup)
  • cheesy stuffed portobello mushrooms in a plate.
    Air Fryer Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
  • spoon taking a portion of butternut squash pasta bake from a baking dish.
    Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
  • How to Make an Italian Cheese Board (Tagliere di Formaggi)
  • roasted butternut squash slices on a plate.
    Air Fryer Butternut Squash
  • bowl of butternut squash gnocchi.
    Butternut Squash Gnocchi
  • overhead plate of pasta with tomato sauce
    Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
  • bowl with gnocchetti gorgonzola and a fork.
    Creamy Gnocchetti Gorgonzola
  • a baking tray with a cooked pesto focaccia bread.
    Soft Pesto Focaccia Bread
  • farinata slices on a wooden board.
    Farinata di Ceci (Italian Crispy Chickpea Pancake)
  • margherita pizza topped with basil on a wooden board.
    Homemade Margherita Pizza
  • two bowl on a tablecloth with pasta e piselli (pasta with peas).
    Pasta e Piselli (Creamy Pasta with Peas)
  • gnocchi alla sorrentina in a cast iron skillet with a spoon.
    Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Authentic Italian Baked Gnocchi)
  • stir fried broccolini in a skillet.
    Stir-Fried Broccolini with Garlic and Chili Pepper
  • pizzaiolo pasta in a skillet topped with basil leaves.
    Pizzaiolo Pasta (Pizza Pasta Bake)

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Hi, I'm Jess! Born and raised in Siena, Tuscany, I've been immersed in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine my entire life. Through my food blog, I hope to share a slice of Tuscan warmth and the genuine flavors that have been a part of my journey since childhood.

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