Kid friendly Italian vegetarian main dish recipes

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Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
10 votes
38970 views
Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
12 votes
24525 views
Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
12 votes
10587 views
Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
6 votes
8092 views
Homemade Manicotti

Homemade Manicotti

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
19753 views
Simple French Bread Pizza

Simple French Bread Pizza

This is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2009
Advanced
9 votes
21480 views
Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

In one of the episodes, Gordon shared 'Quick TV Dinners' - Mushroom and Leek Pasta, Farfalle with ricotta,…

Hina Gujral
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
18963 views
Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jan 2014
Professional
3 votes
9085 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
5 votes
26750 views
Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

This is another excellent dish that takes advantage of delicious and healthy greens. This is a Sicilian dish…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
Advanced
4 votes
2540 views
Leek and artichoke lasagna

Leek and artichoke lasagna

I was inspired to try to make this after having it at the Roadhouse in Davenport, CA. This is a very tasty lasagna made with a white (bechamel)…

Ted Brooks
May 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
5828 views
Squash and spinach pasta rotolo

Squash and spinach pasta rotolo

For this delicious Jamie Oliver pasta dish fresh lasagna sheets are used to make a filled roll that is sliced and baked in sauce.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jan 2017
Intermediate
1 vote
3486 views
Baked Penne with Vegetables

Baked Penne with Vegetables

Reminiscent of lasagna but loaded with veggies, this dish will take center stage at group gatherings. It makes good use of summer's zucchini…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2015
Professional
1 vote
3782 views
PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

I opened the fridge to be happily greeted by a beautiful bouquet of parsley. With this, I was inspired to…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional
2 votes
2809 views
Risotto with asparagus and prosciutto

Risotto with asparagus and prosciutto

Originating from Venetian cuisine, this risotto is truly mouthwatering.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
May 2019
Intermediate
1 vote
2477 views