Healthy Italian Vegetarian Recipes (Slide 2)

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Chickpea, Spinach & Squash Gnocchi

Currants add a surprising touch of sweetness to this simple sauté of chickpeas, spinach, squash and gnocchi. We prefer the texture of shelf-stable gnocchi, but if sodium is an issue for you, opt for frozen instead. Serve with a glass of chardonnay.

Recipe: Chickpea, Spinach & Squash Gnocchi

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Baked Stuffed Eggplant

These stuffed eggplants are filled with peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes. Serve along with olives…View slide

Chickpea, Spinach & Squash …

Currants add a surprising touch of sweetness to this simple sauté of chickpeas, spinach, squash and…View slide

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Sh…

Our stuffed shells are filled with spinach, sautéed onions and part-skim ricotta and topped with pr…View slide

Bean Bolognese

Fiber-rich beans stand in for the beef and pork in this surprisingly rich-tasting vegetarian take on…View slide

Pizza with White Bean Puree…

A fragrant white bean puree and fresh tomato slices top this crisp pizza.…View slide

Green Risotto

Serve this pretty, pesto-flavored risotto alongside roasted chicken or pork roast or serve with a bi…View slide

Sicilian Caponata

This caponata is a vibrant mixture of fresh vegetables, including eggplant, onion, celery and tomato…View slide

Salsa Palermitana (Palermo-…

This wine-based sauce of cherry tomatoes, olives and capers gets a tangy punch from plenty of lemon.…View slide

Penne alla Primavera

Penne tossed with spring vegetables, such as carrots, morel mushrooms, asparagus, peas and fava bean…View slide

Ravioli with Arugula & Peco…

Elevate frozen ravioli with sizzled garlic and shallots, shaved pecorino and fresh arugula. Serve wi…View slide

Fresh Tomato & Black Olive …

Fresh tomato slices and chopped olives make a simple topping for this easy homemade pizza. If you wa…View slide

Broccoli Rabe, White Bean &…

Use any vegetable in place of pungent broccoli rabe to make this a family-pleaser. Make it a Meal: r…View slide

Florentine Ravioli

The flavors of Italy are best expressed in simplicity: a dash of spices, a little oil and dinner's o…View slide

Inside-Out Lasagna

Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip the layering …View slide

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard …

In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi a…View slide

Ravioli & Vegetable Soup

Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look …View slide

Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta

Diced eggplant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomat…View slide

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan S…

Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead of fried, so it…View slide

Corn & Broccoli Calzones

These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever…View slide

Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta w…

Creamy Gorgonzola polenta (Italian cornmeal “porridge”) is topped with a tender squash sauté fo…View slide

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, T…

Dazzle your guests, and keep the kitchen cool, by baking pizza on the backyard grill. For convenienc…View slide

Green Pizza

Why not use cooler-weather vegetables like broccoli and arugula as an unconventional pizza topping? …View slide

Cheese-&-Spinach-Stuffed Po…

Here we take the elements of a vegetarian lasagna filling—ricotta, spinach and Parmesan cheese—a…View slide

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