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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.

Indulge in the rich flavors and wholesome ingredients of vegetarian Italian cooking for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Naturally Delizioso Pizza

Ingredients:

  • 4 T          Olive Oil

  • 1 Bag       Boca Meat (16 oz)

  • 1               Red Bell Pepper, sliced

  • 1               Orange Bell Pepper, sliced

  • 1               Whole Onion, Diced

  • 1               Can Black Olives, Sliced

  • 5               Green Onions, Diced

  • 2 T            Basil, Dried

  • 2 T            Oregano, Dried

  • 1 t             Thyme, Dried

  • 1 T            Parsley, Dried

  • 3 T            Fennel Seeds

  • 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:

  • 6 c      Spaghetti Sauce 

  • 12        Lasagna Noodles (cooked)

  • 1         recipe Vegan Ricotta 

  • 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

  • 12 oz    Tomato Paste                         

  • ½ c     Chopped Onion

  • 3          Cloves of Garlic (chopped)     

  • ½ c     Green Bell Pepper

  • 3-4 c   Water                                      

  • 1 T      Yeast Flakes

  • 1½ t    Pink Salt     

  • 1 T       Italian Seasoning

  • ⅛ c      Oil          

  •             Dash of Cayenne

 

Instructions: 

  1.  Combine all ingredients in large pot or sauce pan.  

  2. Cover and cook on medium heat for 35-40 minutes. 

  3. Serve over spaghetti or use in lasagna.

Naturally Ricotta Cheese

 

Instructions: 

  1. Drain excess water from tofu and mash tofu in a large bowl with a potato masher or your hands. 

  2. Add remaining ingredients then mux well.  Add additional salt or sweetner if needed.

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