Vegetarian Recipes

A thick, rustic Italian egg dish loaded with thinly sliced zucchini, parmesan cheese, and fresh mint. Often eaten at room temperature for lunch.

A fiercely spicy, garlic-heavy Roman tomato sauce tossed with penne pasta. 'Arrabbiata' means 'angry' in Italian, referring to the heat of the chili peppers.

The salad of Capri. A simple, vibrant dish reflecting the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.

A bright, zesty, and incredibly moist lemon cake, utilizing the zest and juice of Amalfi lemons. A sunshine-filled way to start the day.

Despite the name, there are no plums in this cake! It's a soft, moist, yogurt-based loaf cake, a staple of modern Italian breakfasts.

Crispy, twice-baked, slightly sweet toasts. The absolute staple of an Italian pantry, meant to be slathered in jam and dipped in milk.

The simplest, fluffiest vanilla sponge cake in the Italian repertoire. Named 'Daisy Cake' for its bright yellow interior and powdered sugar top.

A fast, protein-rich, and delicious breakfast combining toasted rustic bread, creamy fresh ricotta, sweet honey, and crunchy walnuts.

Elegant, bite-sized shortcrust pastry tartlets filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and topped with fresh, glazed fruit.

A savory, healthy breakfast option common in rural Italy, featuring a tray of leftover roasted vegetables reheated with olive oil and topped with poached eggs.

A beloved Tuscan tart featuring a tender shortcrust pastry filled with lemon-scented pastry cream and topped with crunchy pine nuts.

The simplest and most common Italian breakfast. High-quality crusty bread, sweet butter, and rich fruit jam.