Italian vegetarian recipes

Basil Tomato Mozzarella Salad

I'm always trying to find new ways to work vegetables into our menu. I've never really been a tomato fan, until now...

Three Green Pasta Sauce

Delicious (and simple) pasta sauce featuring three late spring greens: spinach, kale, and chard!

Asparagus risotto

I find cooking asparagus in a risotto makes the dish particularly creamy. As for any risotto you have to add a nod of butter at the end. In Italy…

PURPLE AND WHITE EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA--BAKED--NOT FRIED

I think that the first time I ever made eggplant parmigiana was in 1979. Back then, it was the "typical pizza…

Orange perfumed risotto

A very straightforward dish. A light risotto with a delicate aroma of orange. You will use the zest as well as the juice so it would be best to use…

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca is an Italian dish that is packed with flavors of tangy, spicy and saltiness. This recipe is debuting arugula - a spicy leafy green…

Skinny Italian Stuffed Shells, a Vegetarian Delight

What a great dish for Meatless Monday or any day of the week…You’ll never miss the meat in this dreamy, cheesy…

Braised Fennel with White Wine

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to…

PASTA PILAU

Bean Gratin

This delicious and healthy recipe can be made with any variety of white bean, dried or canned. I used dried cannellini beans. Great Northern beans…

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro…

Whole Wheat Roasted Vegetable and Pesto Lasagna

Roasted vegetables, three cheeses and pesto sandwiched between hearty whole wheat lasagna noodles. A true…

Minestrone Soup

A great soup with lots of veggies!

Vegetarian Lasagna

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali…