Italian Recipe Vegetarian
Italian flavors include garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, tomatoes, olives, pinenuts, artichokes, pesto, risotto, and various chesses. Food items related to Italy are: pizza, calzone (an enclosed piece of dough with cheese in and other items like pepperoni, etc.), spaghetti, lasagna, orzo, ravioli, fettucini, farfalle, gnocci (pronounced "nyoh-kee"), linguini, vermicelli, tortellini, penne, carbonara, ziti...they have had thousands of years to create dishes over time.
Italy is the home of pizza (first documented in 997 A.D. in Gaeta, Italy), which was likely used a piece of focaccia bread on tomato sauce and assorted toppings.
Did you know? Mamma Mia! is an expression that can indicate joy, surprise, fear, or rejection.
Naturally Delizioso Pizza
Ingredients:
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4 T Olive Oil
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1 Bag Boca Meat (16 oz)
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1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
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1 Orange Bell Pepper, sliced
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1 Whole Onion, Diced
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1 Can Black Olives, Sliced
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5 Green Onions, Diced
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2 T Basil, Dried
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2 T Oregano, Dried
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1 t Thyme, Dried
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1 T Parsley, Dried
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3 T Fennel Seeds
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1 Italian Sausage, Sliced (opt)
Directions:
1. Saute all ingredients for 15 minutes and freeze. When ready to make a pizza, thaw one out (you should have separate containers, labeled, and dated).
2. When ready to make one, use a ready made pizza crust and top in the following order: 1. Olive oil 2. Oregano 3. Basil 4. Fennel Seeds 5. Sauce 6. Pizza Mix.
3. Cook for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees or until the crust you desire.
4. Serve with a Peperoncino.
Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients:
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6 c Spaghetti Sauce
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12 Lasagna Noodles (cooked)
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1 recipe Vegan Ricotta
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¼ c Vegan Parmesan Cheese (opt)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350◦. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Ladle 1½c sauce in bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange 4 noodles over the sauce. Spread ½ of the ricotta over the noodles. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 4 noodles and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
Naturally Spaghetti Sauce
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12 oz Tomato Paste
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½ c Chopped Onion
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3 Cloves of Garlic (chopped)
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½ c Green Bell Pepper
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3-4 c Water
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1 T Yeast Flakes
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1½ t Pink Salt
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1 T Italian Seasoning
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⅛ c Oil
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Dash of Cayenne
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients in large pot or sauce pan.
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Cover and cook on medium heat for 35-40 minutes.
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Serve over spaghetti or use in lasagna.
Naturally Ricotta Cheese
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2 pkgs Extra Firm Tofu
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1 pkg Frozen Spinach (thawed/drained)
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1 c Naturally Mayo or Vegan Sour Cream
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¼ c Lemon Juice
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¼ c Cane Sugar
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1¼ t Pink Himalayan Salt
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¾t Onion Powder
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¾ t Garlic Powder
Instructions:
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Drain excess water from tofu and mash tofu in a large bowl with a potato masher or your hands.
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Add remaining ingredients then mux well. Add additional salt or sweetner if needed.
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