Italian recipes
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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Mascarpone Sauce and Sardines
Roasted tomatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic blend into a thick, naturally sweet sauce with mascarpone. Sardines are warmed through at the end so they stay in tender pieces rather than disappearing into the pan.
Red Lentil Pasta with Cottage Cheese Basil Pesto
A creamy basil pesto built from cottage cheese and cashews coats red lentil fusilli without Parmesan. Lemon and raw garlic keep the rich sauce bright and sharp.
Roasted Aubergine and Seitan Lasagna with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted aubergine and browned seitan are layered with a concentrated sauce made from fresh tomatoes, a fluid béchamel, and a golden mozzarella-Parmesan crust.
Whole Wheat Tagliatelle with Chorizo and Roasted Vegetable Oat Cream Sauce
Whole wheat tagliatelle is coated in a thick roasted tomato, carrot and red pepper sauce, softened with oat cream. Crisp-edged chorizo and sweet onion bring smoky depth and a little bite to the finished pasta.
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Tempeh Bolognese
Whole-wheat spaghetti is coated in a chunky tomato, carrot, and garlic sauce, then topped with crisp-edged tempeh. Ketchup and soy sauce give the tempeh a savoury, lightly sweet glaze without burying the tomatoes.
Roasted Tomato and Feta Lentil Pasta
Red lentil fusilli is tossed with blistered cherry tomatoes, soft roasted feta, garlic, and oregano. The tomato juices and a little pasta water make a glossy coating without a separate sauce.
White Bean Pizza Skillet with Mozzarella and Vegetables
White beans and cottage cheese make a thick, spoonable base for tomatoes, sweet peppers, and browned mushrooms. A brief blast under the broiler melts the mozzarella, while toasted whole-wheat bread handles the sauce.
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Fresh Cheese
Ripe tomatoes cook down with garlic and oregano into a loose, bright sauce, then fresh cheese turns it creamy without burying the tomato flavour. Parmesan adds a sharp finish at the table.
Tomato, Carrot and Basil Soup
Tomatoes, softened onion and carrot make a smooth, bright soup with a little natural sweetness and a clean basil finish. Cooking the tomato paste briefly in the oil gives the base a deeper savoury edge.
Brown Rice Risotto with Tempeh, Mushrooms and Peas
Brown rice keeps a pleasant bite while silken tofu and Parmesan turn the cooking liquid into a glossy sauce. Seared tempeh and browned mushrooms bring deep savoury flavour, with peas added late for sweetness and colour.
Whole-Wheat Beef Bolognese Lasagna
Whole-wheat lasagna sheets hold their shape against a slow, wine-rich beef ragù and nutmeg béchamel, with Parmesan worked through every layer. The edges bake crisp while the centre stays soft enough to cut cleanly after a short rest.
Lentil and Walnut Meatballs with Polenta and Tomato Sauce
Lentil and walnut meatballs bake with a browned, craggy crust, then sit on soft polenta under a tomato sauce mellowed with carrot and onion. Parmesan brings a sharp finish without taking over the plate.