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Spaghetti Aio e Oio
Spaghetti with
Garlic and Olive oil

Penne
All’Arrabbiata
Penne with Tomatoes
And Red Pepper

Zuppa d’Orzo
Barley Soup

Pasta e Fagioli
Beans Soup

Pasta e Broccoli
Cauliflower soup

Soups

Gnocchi di Patate
Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi

Pasta

Insalata di Patate
e Fagiolini
Poatato and Green Beans Salad

Mizeria
(By Margo)
Polish Cucumber Salad

Insalata di Arance
e Finocchi
Orange and Fennel Salad

Side Courses

Focaccia
al Rosmarino
Rosemary Focaccia

Focaccia con Olive
e Pomodoro
Focaccia with Olives and Tomato

Baking
Bread, Pizza, Focaccia, ....

Note : To make gnocchi a vegetarian dish eliminate egg from the recipe. Dress gnocchi with a vegetarian sauce based on tomato or pesto.

VEGETARIAN RECIPES

Definition of Vegetarian by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture).

There are several categories of vegetarians, all of whom avoid meat and/or animal products.

Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, legumes (dried beans and peas), grains, seeds, and nuts.
Lactovegetarian diet includes plant foods plus cheese and other dairy products.
Ovo-lactovegetarian (or lacto-ovovege-tarian) diet also includes eggs.
Semi-vegetarians do not eat red meat but include chicken and fish with plant foods, dairy products, and eggs.

Panforte di Siena
Tuscan Spiced Fruitcake from Siena

Pizza with Potatoes

Bruschetta Classica
Toasted Garlic Bread

Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted Bread
with Tomatoes

Pasta Con Funghi e Piselli
Pasta with Mushrooms and Peas

Desserts
Cookies, Tarts, Cakes, Pies, .....

Broccoletti Ripassati
Sautéed Rapini

Verdure Gratinate
Grilled Marinated Vegetables

Carciofi alla
Romana
Artichokes
Roman Style

Rice Stuffed
Tomatoes

Fagioli all’ Uccelletto
Sautéed beans with sage

Funghi Trifolati
Sautéed Mushrooms

Fagiolini con la Cipolla
Green Beans with Onion

Mostaccioli
Southern Italian Spiced Cookies

Macedonia di Frutta
Seasonal Fruit Salad

Pesche col vino Chianti
Peaches in Chianti Wine

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Fusilli con i Broccoli Arriminati
Pasta with Cauliflower

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Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta with olives, capers, and tomatoes

Carciofi al Tegame
Pan Sautéed Artichokes

Frittata di Patate
Eggless Potato Frittata

Many recipes of traditional Italian cuisine are perfectly vegetarian, and those that are not can be easily converted.

I am not vegetarian but I respect those who are, and I understand their concerns. For this reason I grouped here all my recipes that are vegan or that can be easily converted without compromising the final taste.

For those recipes calling for guanciale or bacon (pork fat) or butter as condiment, substitute slightly increasing the quantity of extra-virgin olive oil. Substitute chicken/beef broth with vegetable stock when necessary. Regarding dessert I don’t feel like proposing any substitution. I don’t like to use margarine, I don’t like egg or milk substitutes. I will add to my recipe collection some simple vegan desserts (based mainly on fruit).

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Anna Maria Volpi

Minestra di Lenticchie
Lentil Soup