
Vegetarian Italian recipes
Hearty Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, risotto and lasagne are just as delicious in meat-free form. Discover our favourite vegetarian Italian recipes
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Roast puttanesca aubergines with tomato rice & feta
Enjoy these glorious roast aubergines with tomato rice and feta for a summer supper or al fresco lunch. You could also barbecue the aubergines, if you like
Fettuccine alfredo
Hankering for a comforting bowl of pasta in creamy sauce? This sumptuous Italian dish is for you. It takes just 25 minutes so it's an easy midweek meal
Cacio e pepe with runner beans
Cacio e pepe or "cheese and pepper" is a Roman classic – an easy pasta sauce that uses pasta water for silky texture. Runner beans add freshness and bite
Oven-baked red pepper risotto
An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too
Caponata bake
This healthy, comforting veggie bake is topped with cheesy potato slices and packs in all 5 of your 5-a-day, along with calcium, vitamin C, iron and fibre
Broccoli pesto pasta
A new delicious version of the Italian favourite, pesto pasta, with broccoli
Garlic & basil ciabatta
Perfect as a starter or as a side dish for a dinner party
Gluten-free pizza
Make our gluten-free version of a classic pizza. The base is easy, spread over rich homemade tomato sauce, then finish with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil
Pea & leek open lasagne
Make this healthy pea and leek lasagne in just 25 minutes. It delivers three of your 5-a-day and costs less than £2 a serving – perfect for midweek suppers
Wild garlic & mushroom lasagne
Make the most of the short wild garlic season in early spring in the UK with our mushroom lasagne recipe, where it's infused into the silky white sauce
Ciabatta
Bake a loaf of this Italian white bread with our easy ciabatta recipe. Get that classic crisp crust and soft inside that's perfect for dipping in olive oil
Green minestrone with tortellini
Add tortellini to this green minestrone soup with leeks, spring veg and peas for a filling lunch or supper. It's a healthy, low calorie choice on cold nights
Spinach & ricotta gnocchi
These luxurious gnocchi are both light and spoilingly rich at the same time
Pesto pasta salad
Enjoy this veggie pesto pasta salad with cucumber, peas, cherry tomatoes and basil for an easy family meal. It's great for a packed lunch or summery picnic
Caprese sandwich
Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They're a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.