617 italiano recipes

A crisp, no-cook relish of diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, pimientos, and scallions dressed with warm honey and apple cider vinegar. Ten minutes from cutting board to table.

Golden pan-fried tofu simmered in a rustic Provencal tomato sauce with green beans, garlic, basil, and oregano. French-inspired, vegan, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Pasta pizza with a crispy angel hair crust pan-fried in olive oil, topped with sauce, peppers, olives, and melted mozzarella. A fun skillet dinner that's lighter than traditional pizza.

Veggie-loaded broccoli pizza with spinach, mushrooms, leeks, mozzarella, and Parmesan on a prebaked Italian bread shell. A green, cheesy pizza ready in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.

Quick minestrone soup ready in 35 minutes with potatoes, kidney beans, and mixed vegetables in herb-seasoned vegetable broth. Topped with Parmesan.

Feijoada slow-cooks black beans with cubed ham, pork loin, Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of orange zest. Hearty Brazilian-style bean and meat stew.

Quick three-pepper pizza on a pre-cooked crust with green, red, and yellow bell peppers, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. Ready in 10 minutes flat from oven on.

Oysters Veracruz: Mexican-style baked oysters topped with chipotle sauce and melted quesadilla cheese. A spicy, smoky twist on classic baked oyster appetizers.

Provencal potatoes with tomatoes, shingled in olive oil with tomato paste and baked until crisp at the edges. Finished with Parmesan under the broiler for a quick rustic French side.

Papaya lamb salad pairs stir-fried lamb chops with sweet ripe papaya, roma tomatoes, bean sprouts, and warm rice for a tropical-meets-Asian main-course salad. Served with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Eggless bread pudding with crushed pineapple, raisins, and a rum-brown sugar glaze topped with sliced almonds. Lighter than traditional custard-based versions.

Worcestershire tomato ketchup is a homemade burger condiment built from caramelized red onion, fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire, cider vinegar, and warm spices. Serve chunky or blended smooth.

Moroccan-style sauteed eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes served room temperature on lettuce with olive oil and lemon. A vibrant, crisp-tender vegetable appetizer with a spicy kick.

Vegan mushroom ragout with dried porcini and fresh cremini sauteed in balsamic vinegar and mushroom soaking liquid, finished with Roma tomatoes and parsley. Served over polenta.

Polenta crostini topped with a savory porcini and cremini mushroom sauce. Crisp broiled polenta rounds stand in for bread, making this Italian appetizer naturally gluten-free.