Italian-Inspired

Caramelized Onion Pasta

close up on a bowl of vegan caramelized onion pasta.This simple Caramelized Onion Pasta transforms pantry staples into an incredibly savory, rich, and comforting meal. Great for busy nights or cozy family dinners! For more delicious vegan pasta recipes, check out my Vegan Carbonara, One Pot Vegan Pasta, and Roasted Tomato Pasta. Consider me obsessed with this Caramelized Onion Pasta. I came up with…

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

overhead view of baked vegan pumpkin stuffed shells in a casserole dish.These Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells are filled with cashew spinach ricotta, smothered in pumpkin pasta sauce, and baked until hot and gooey! A comforting crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for holidays and family meals. If you love pumpkin pasta as much as I do, then you’ll want to try my Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Almond Ricotta, Pumpkin…

Pan-Fried Crispy Vegan Cutlets

close up on a plate of golden breaded vegan cutlets.These super crispy Vegan Cutlets are made with seitan, white beans, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for serving with gravy, mashed potatoes, pasta, and more! Easy to pan-fry or bake. Love making vegan meat substitutes from scratch? Try my Vegan Fried Chicken, Vegan Steak, or Vegan Pepperoni recipes next! You may be surprised at just…

White Bean Soup

Tips Here are a few helpful tips to make this soup turn out just right: Variations Want to make this…

Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil

square image of a wooden spoon scooping up skillet white beans from a large pan.This Italian-inspired Creamy White Bean Skillet is so luxurious, with soft cannellini beans simmered in a rich sauce with spinach, tomatoes, basil, and vegan parmesan. An easy comfort food made in just one pan! Do you have extra cans of white beans in your cupboard? Use them to make my White Bean Dip, White Bean…

Vegan Lasagna Rolls

close up on two baked vegan lasagna rolls on a white plate.These are the best Vegan Lasagna Rolls, with homemade vegan ricotta and “meaty” marinara sauce in every bite! They taste just like your favorite lasagna but are even easier to make and serve. Freezer-friendly. These vegan lasagna roll-ups are calling for something spectacular on the side, like my Homemade Vegan Garlic Bread and this simple…

One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo

close up on a bowl of One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo.This Creamy Tomato Orzo simmers orzo and chickpeas in the most luscious tomato cream sauce. It’s an easy, Italian-seasoned, one-pot dinner you’ll want to make again and again! If you love one-pot dinner recipes as much as I do, then you’ll also want to try my One Pot Vegan Pasta, this super speedy Tofu Stir…

Lemon Parmesan Pearl Couscous

This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous recipe is a simple, versatile, and delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats and more. Meet the simple side dish we’ve been loving lately! ♡ This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous is perfectly balanced with creamy, cheesy, citrusy flavors. Plus, I adore the texture […]

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

Weekend flavor meets weeknight ease: 30-minute Tuscan-style shrimp pasta! This CREAMY, dairy-free dish is rich, garlicky, and bursting with bright tomato flavor.
It’s impressive enough to wow any guests but simple enough that you’ll want to…

Pasta e Fagioli

My favorite pasta e fagioli recipe is loaded up with hearty pasta, beans, veggies and pancetta and simmered in a richly-seasoned tomato broth. Always such a delicious one-pot meal! A warm, cozy bowl of pasta e fagioli is always a good idea. ♡ This classic Italian soup — whose name literally means “pasta and beans” — […]

Marry Me Tofu

close up on a large skillet of Marry Me Tofu.This vegan Marry Me Tofu recipe is a rich, creamy, and luxurious tofu dish with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! A surprisingly quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Looking for more mouthwatering tofu dinner recipes? Check out my Creamy Lemon Tofu, Shredded Tofu Tacos, and Easy Teriyaki Tofu recipes while…

Italian Chopped Salad

My favorite Italian chopped salad recipe is fresh, hearty, and bursting with zesty Italian flavors in each bite. Is there anything better than a really good Italian chopped salad? ♡ My favorite take on this classic is crafted with the perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh textures to ensure that every bite is downright […]

Vegan Lasagna Soup

close up on a bowl of vegan lasagna soup topped with chopped basil, vegan mozzarella, and vegan ricotta cheese.My one-pot Vegan Lasagna Soup takes everything you love about lasagna and puts it in soup form! It’s a whole lot easier to make than a pan of lasagna and is ready in less than 30 minutes. For more comforting vegan soups, check out my Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup, Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegan…

Easy Portabello Parmesan

This easy Portobello Parmesan recipe is filled with marinara, cheeses, garlicky breadcrumbs and baked to crispy, juicy perfection. Serve it up with crusty bread, pasta, quinoa or whatever sounds good! One of those recipes that falls squarely in the category of why didn’t I think of this sooner? ♡ Seriously, this portobello Parmesan recipe truly […]

Italian Wedding Soup

This delicious Italian wedding soup recipe features homemade meatballs, hearty pasta and the most flavorful garlic-herb broth. Is there anything cozier than a warm bowl of Italian wedding soup? This classic dish is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome ingredients, featuring tender homemade meatballs and delicate pasta simmered in a rich garlicky broth infused […]

Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)

If you’ve ever eaten at a classic Italian restaurant, you may have had the delicious lentil soup known as “zuppa di lenticchie.” It’s a simple, nourishing, and comforting soup that just so happens to be VERY quick & easy to make. The perfect soup f…

Garlic Miso Pasta

This miso pasta recipe is quick and easy to make and tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with Parmesan. 5 ingredients, 25 minutes and so much flavor! ♡ This garlic miso pasta recipe has quickly become a new favorite here in our house. It’s made with a silky garlic butter sauce that’s kicked up a […]

Baked Gnocchi

Everyone loves this easy baked gnocchi recipe! It features the doughy pasta baked in tangy marinara, layered with two types…

Fettuccine Alfredo

This chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe is easy to make with the coziest creamy garlic sauce. Everyone needs a good fettuccine alfredo recipe. ♡ This classic creamy pasta will forever be one of our family’s favorite comfort foods. We actually had the privilege of trying authentic alfredo a few years back at the restaurant where it […]

Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara

This sausage and gnocchi marinara recipe is easy to make in 30 minutes and simmered in a garlicky tomato-basil sauce. This cozy, one-pot, 30-minute meal is everything I’m craving right now. ♡ Pillowy potato gnocchi and zesty Italian chicken sausage nestle together in a bubbly tomato-basil sauce until perfectly tender. Then each serving bowl is […]

Garlic & Herb Breaded Delicata Squash

Say hello to your new favorite fall side! This roasted delicata squash has a savory, salty, garlic & herb breading that’s kind of irresistible. Let’s just say, there may or may not have been leftovers in the test kitchen…
Just 7 simple ingred…

Marry Me Soup with Italian Sausage

This delicious Marry Me Soup is made with Italian sausage, pasta and spinach in a creamy sun-dried tomato broth. Ok, I hesitate to add any more “marry me” recipes to the Internet at this point. But this soup honestly knocked my socks off. I have to share it with you! ♡ It’s made with the […]

Everyday Kale Salad

This 5-ingredient kale salad recipe only takes a few minutes to make and goes well with just about anything! The kale salad I’ve made a million times. ♡ If you’re looking for a delicious kale salad recipe to keep in your back pocket, this simple formula won’t let you down! It’s easy to whip up […]

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