Vegetarian Italian favourites

Vegetarians need not miss out on wonderful Italian dishes. Meat can easily be replaced and hard cheese alternatives for Parmesan can be used to create delicious, authentic dinners.
Spinach and ricotta pasta
by Anna Del Conte

You can make this quick and easy sauce in less time than it takes to cook the pasta.

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Pasta with almond, basil and pecorino pesto (pesto alla Trapanese)

by Rick Stein
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Veggie lasagne

by Justine Pattison
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Spaghetti with garlic and chilli

by Anna Del Conte
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Torta pasquale

by Gennaro Contaldo
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Courgette pasta with spinach balls

by Antonio Carluccio
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Goats' cheese cannelloni with cherry tomatoes

by Simon Rimmer
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Silk handkerchief pasta with pesto

by Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo
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Aubergine parmigiana

by Donal Skehan
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San Marzano tomato pizza

by James Martin
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Puy lentil bolognese with pasta

by Chris Bavin
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Pasta and bean soup (Pasta e fagioli)

by Allegra McEvedy
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Smoky tomato sauce for pasta

by Nigel Slater
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Minestrone

by James Martin
Light meals & snacks

Penne al'arrabiata (pasta with a spicy tomato sauce)

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Vegetarian chard and cheese dumplings (strozzapreti)

by The Hairy Bikers
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Fresh farfalle with spinach, gorgonzola and walnuts

by Angela Hartnett
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Stuffed aubergines

by The Hairy Bikers
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Lighter vegetable lasagne

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