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These vegetarian Italian recipes are sure to be a hit! Make a healthy homemade pizza or a guilt-free pasta and enjoy the fresh flavors of Italy.

Many people think carbs and cheese when they think Italian, but there is so much more to appreciate: aromatic herbs, fresh ingredients, and bright flavors shine.

Many of my Italian-inspired recipes are suitable for special diets, such as vegan bolognese or gluten-free lasagna. Be sure to try other reader favorites like this vegetarian pesto pasta, our healthy risotto, and our homemade alfredo sauce without heavy cream!

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Chunky and Hearty Pinto Bean Soup in a white bowl, topped with parmesan cheese and pasta shells top view

This chunky and hearty pinto bean soup is made with loads of veggies and pasta shells making it a nutritious and filling one-pot meal!

Pinto Bean Soup Recipe (Easy, Hearty)

veggie pizza recipe topped with fresh veggies cheese and sauce served on a white plate

This veggie pizza recipe is tasty, satisfying, & ready in 30 minutes! Gooey cheese & fresh veggies make this pizza an easy family meal!

Veggie Pizza Recipe (Easy Appetizer or Entree!)

healthy homemade pita pizza / pita bread pizza with veggies as toppings on a cutting board

This amazingly easy, pita bread pizza recipe is healthy comfort food that can be thrown together in just 15 minutes! 8 variations included!

Easy Pita Pizza Recipe (With 8 Variations)

Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli served on a white plate

A simple 15 minute recipe, this Trader Joe's Butternut squash ravioli recipe, has a creamy and cheesy sauce. A quick weeknight meal!

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe

dark chocolate and ricotta pie, finished with fresh cherries, on a cake stand

This easy dark chocolate ricotta pie is so delicious and the perfect dessert for anyone looking for an easy recipe! So light and decadent.

Ricotta Pie with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

vegan pasta primavera served on a white plate

Delicious Vegan Pasta Primavera is packed with flavor, loaded with fresh veggies, & is ready in under 30 minutes! Family-friendly & so tasty!

Vegan Pasta Primavera (Easy, 30 Minute Meal)

zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese, served on a bed of tomatoes, pesto, and balsamic vinegar

Baked zucchini flowers stuffed with a creamy ricotta filling are light, elegant & sophisticated. Great as an appetizer or side!

The Best Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe (Zucchini Blossoms)

lasagna rolls - pasta rolls on a white plate

These vegetarian pasta rolls have all of the flavors of a classic lasagna, but they are ready in less time and are a healthier option.

Pasta Rolls with a Pomodoro Sauce (Lasagna Rolls)

zucchini flatbread - corn flatbread on a white plate

This loaded zucchini flatbread tastes just like summer! Corn, zucchini, onions, cheese, & herbs combine in a fresh, easy and tasty flatbread!

Zucchini Flatbread with Fresh Corn (Healthy, Kid-Friendly)

margherita flatbread with a slice cut out of the pie

Learn how to make pizza healthy with these simple swaps for sauce, cheese, dough & toppings. With healthier options, you can even eat pizza on a diet!

How to Make Pizza Healthy: 10 Tips and Tricks

ferrero rocher recipe - hazelnut chocolate bites on a plate

These Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles are a healthier version of a Ferrero Rocher Recipe! Decadent, nutty, easy to make, vegan & gluten-free!

Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe

These healthy and nutritious vegetarian Italian recipes are simple, and satisfying. You'll find pastas, pizzas, soups, and appetizers.

Vegetarian Italian Recipes: 25 Healthy Meals

vegan ratatouille with seasonal vegetables in a blue bowl

This fresh, healthy vegan ratatouille is full of seasonal vegetables simmered in a richly flavored tomato broth. An easy, comforting meal!

Vegan Ratatouille with Seasonal Vegetables

healthy mac and cheese with broccoli served in a white bowl

This is a completely made-over, low-calorie, healthy mac and cheese recipe that's guaranteed to please kids and adults alike!

Healthy Mac and Cheese (Recipe Makeover)

spinach ravioli with roasted tomatoes and basil in a blue bowl

Dressed up with a roasted tomato sauce and fresh herbs, this store bought spinach ravioli becomes a gourmet weeknight meal!

Spinach Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil

gluten free cheesy polenta topped with zucchini, corn and herbs, served on a white plate

This gluten free polenta recipe allows you to enjoy creamy and cheesy polenta without any of the guilt! Easy, fresh, tasty & full of flavor!

Cheesy Polenta with Squash and Herbs

veggie gnocchi with spinach and white beans served in a large skillet

This Veggie Gnocchi is the healthy gnocchi recipe you have been waiting for! It's easy, delicious, family-friendly comfort food!

Veggie Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans

This healthy homemade pizza is loaded with veggies and topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh parmesan. Family-friendly and Ready in 30 minutes!

Healthy Homemade Pizza (Vegetarian)

Packed with fresh vegetables, Italian spices and cheese, this gluten free lasagna with polenta is family-friendly and super easy to make!

Gluten Free Lasagna with Polenta and Vegetables

Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce with whole wheat pasta, served in a black bowl with basil on top

This easy and delicious Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce with hidden fresh veggies, served over whole wheat pasta, makes for a quick and satisfying meal.

Easy Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce with Whole Wheat Pasta

homemade tagliatelle with fresh tomatoes and parmesan on wood background

There's nothing quite like fresh pasta, and this homemade tagliatelle recipe walks you through step by step on how to make pasta at home without a machine.

Homemade Tagliatelle with a Fresh Tomato Olive Sauce

top view of margherita flatbread with basil and tomatoes

This easy and healthy Margherita Flatbread is a delicious take on the classic pizza! Topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Margherita Flatbread | Easy and Healthy

Tuscan Bean Stew with Whole Wheat Pasta, topped with parmesan cheese and served in a ceramic bowl

This Tuscan Bean Stew is hearty, spicy, healthy and satisfying. Full of veggies, beans, and whole wheat pasta it's a delicious meal done in 30 minutes.

Tuscan Bean Stew with Whole Wheat Pasta

whole wheat pasta recipe topped with spinach, pasta sauce, parmesan cheese on a white plate, with a fork

This easy, tasty, healthy Whole Wheat Pasta recipe is on the table in 20 minutes, so it's perfect when you need dinner fast! It's full of flavorful veggies!

Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

This spaghetti squash casserole is easy to make and packed full of nutritious ingredients for a tasty weeknight meal. It's glute-free and vegetarian.

Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Casserole

healthy minestrone soup, served in a white bowl, top view

This healthy minestrone soup is filled with veggies and Italian spices. Easy to make, kid-friendly, vegetarian-friendly and a satisfying one-pot meal!

Hearty, Healthy Minestrone Soup

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac is the perfect recipe when you need dinner in a hurry. This chili mac is healthy, tasty, can be made vegan or gluten-free!

Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese (Instant Pot Friendly!)

This Healthy Eggplant parmesan is a lightened up version of one of your favorite dishes. Made without breadcrumbs and without compromising on flavor.

Low Carb, Healthy, Eggplant Parmesan

This whole wheat pasta dish is made with a delicious sun-dried tomato pesto and topped with crumbled feta. Easy to make for a healthy weeknight meal.

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta

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