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Italian Recipes

We’ve come a long way from thinking Italian food was just heavy pasta and cheese. This collection of Italian Recipes celebrates the real heart of Italian cooking - simple ingredients, bold flavor, and dishes that bring people to the table.

From comforting bowls of pasta like Lemon Pasta, to golden twists like Vegan Lasagna Soup,  these recipes lean into rustic roots with a fresh, plant-based approach.

  • bowl of Vegan One-Pot Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Meati Chicken
    Vegan Tomato Gnocchi with Meati Chicken
  • top view of Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pesto in a mason jar with a spoon scooping some.
    Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
  • Italian seasoning in a tablespoon; top view
    Italian Seasoning Substitute
  • A rustic bowl of zucchini and potato soup with chunks of vegetables and white beans, topped with fresh parsley and a spoon resting in the bowl, ready for a bite. A slice of crusty bread and a salad peek into the frame.
    Zucchini and Potato Soup
  • Crispy rosemary polenta wedges arranged on a plate with marinara sauce for dipping.
    Rosemary Polenta Wedges
  • Cooked lentils and ditalini pasta on a plate with someone putting a bowl of salad down in the background.
    One-Pot Lentil & Ditalini Pasta
  • Overhead view of a bowl of vegan lasagna soup with wide lasagna noodles in a tomato-lentil broth, topped with fresh basil and vegan ricotta, with a spoon in the bowl.
    Vegan Lasagna Soup
  • Overhead view of a bowl filled with creamy walnut and kale pesto next to a plate of plain spaghetti, ready to be mixed and served.
    Walnut and Kale Pesto
  • A bowl of vibrant green roasted garlic and spinach pesto with a spoon, beside a bowl of spaghetti and fresh spinach leaves on a light napkin.
    Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pesto
  • Close-up of vegan lasagna with marinara and basil. A hand lifts a slice, showing layers of noodles, spinach, and creamy filling.
    Best Vegan Lasagna
  • Close-up of a rustic ceramic bowl filled with creamy green basil sauce, swirled neatly on top. The sauce has a smooth, velvety texture and vibrant green color, set against a light grey background.
    Basil Sauce
  • Close-up of an open jar of zucchini pesto with a spoon, surrounded by fresh zucchini and a lemon.
    Zucchini Pesto
  • homemade Italian vinaigrette in a jar.
    Homemade Italian Vinaigrette
  • plate of the ravioli salad.
    Trader Joe’s Ravioli Pasta Salad
  • bowl of Cashew Tofu Ricotta with a spoon scooping some up.
    Cashew Tofu Ricotta
  • sun dried tomato bruschetta on a serving tray.
    Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta
  • bowl of lemon pasta with a fork twirling some linguini.
    Lemon Pasta
  • Everyone will want a slice of this homemade pizza that rivals restaurant pizza
    100% Biga Neapolitan Pizza Recipe
  • picture of a slice of tiramisu on a white plate with a black fork leaning on the plate.
    Easy Vegan Tiramisu
  • side view of bowl of pasta with a fork twirling some pasta.
    Lemon Artichoke Pesto Pasta
  • side angled view of a bowl full of the whipped tofu ricotta.
    Vegan Whipped Tofu With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • hidden veggies tomato sauce in a bowl from a top view.
    Hidden Veggies Pasta Sauce
  • vegan minestron one pot soup
    One-Pot Vegan Minestrone
  • Vegan Sunflower Seed Pesto in a bowl top view
    Vegan Sunflower Seed Pesto
  • lemon pistachio gremolata
    Easy Lemon Pistachio Gremolata
  • pistachio pesto in a bowl.
    Pistachio Pesto
  • side angled view of a slice of pistachio pesto pizza.
    Pear and Pistachio Pesto Pizza
  • pizza sauce in a mason jar
    Neapolitan Pizza Sauce Recipe
  • mascarpone in a bowl with a strawberry
    Vegan Mascarpone Recipe
  • top view of three skewers with caprese tomatoes on a white plate.
    Vegan Caprese Salad Skewers
  • top view of the vegan stuffed shell casserole.
    Easy Vegan Stuffed Shells

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Head nut, chief twig, and creator of Nuts & Twigs. Here, you can expect delicious vegan recipes that make you realize that a life without cheese is not only possible but also worth living.

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  • Overhead view of a bowl of lentil vegetable soup with tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, onions, and greens in a red broth, with a spoon in the soup.
    Lentil Vegetable Soup
  • vegan chicken noodle soup in a bowl.
    Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
  • side view of Vegan Chocolate Pudding Parfait in a clear glass.
    Vegan Chocolate Pudding Parfait 
  • Overhead view of a bowl of vegan lasagna soup with wide lasagna noodles in a tomato-lentil broth, topped with fresh basil and vegan ricotta, with a spoon in the bowl.
    Vegan Lasagna Soup
  • Sliced vegan lentil loaf in a black loaf pan, topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.
    Lentil Loaf with Sweet & Tangy Glaze
  • A skillet filled with sweet potato and russet hash with red peppers, onions, and herbs. The dish rests on a woven mat with a cream-colored cloth.
    Sweet Potato and Russet Hash

Popular Recipes

  • walnut meat in a bowl next to brown rice
    Easy Walnut Taco Meat
  • vegan sushi bake casserole with the garnishes side view
    Vegan Sushi Bake
  • angle side view of a hand placing a plate of Vegan Grits With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens on a table.
    Vegan Grits Recipe with Savory Mushrooms and Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • bunch of sliced high protein lupini seitan
    High-Protein Lupini Bean Seitan
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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