Easy and Quick Vegetarian First Courses
Discover a collection of simple and quick vegetarian first course recipes. Perfect for last-minute lunches and dinners, without sacrificing flavor. Light, colorful dishes full of fresh ingredients. Ideal for those looking for healthy and tasty solutions in no time.
Pasta with zucchini, burrata and pistachios
A creamy and enveloping first course, where the delicacy of zucchini blends with cream to create a velvety base. Fresh burrata adds softness and freshness, while pistachios provide a crunchy and aromatic note. A simple yet elegant recipe, perfect for surprising at the table
Pasta with Zucchini Cream and Chips
This is a creamy and flavorful first course, perfect for summer. It combines the softness of the cream with the crunchiness of the chips for an irresistible contrast. It's simple to prepare but elegant in presentation. Ideal for those looking for both taste and lightness in one dish
Pasta with asparagus cream and walnuts
This is a dish that celebrates the freshness and delicacy of asparagus, vegetables rich in flavor and beneficial properties. Their grassy and slightly sweet taste is transformed into a velvety cream that envelops the pasta, enriched by the crunchy contrast of the walnuts
Ricotta Gnocchi with Butter and Sage
This is a refined and quick first course, with a delicate and comforting flavor. The ricotta makes the dough soft and light, while the melted butter with sage adds an irresistible aroma. Perfect for an elegant dinner or a Sunday lunch. A classic of Italian cuisine that wins you over at the first bite
Pasta with Parsley and Almond Pesto
A fresh and fragrant first course, where parsley provides an intense aroma, while almonds add a crunchy and delicate note. Parmigiano Reggiano completes the dish with its savoriness. Perfect for a quick and tasty lunch!
Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi
Delicate homemade gnocchi that combine the creaminess of ricotta with the freshness of spinach. This light and flavorful variation of traditional gnocchi offers a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal to be served with butter and sage or a simple tomato sauce, they represent a refined and genuine first course of Italian cuisine
Pasta with gorgonzola and black olives
It is a creamy first course with a bold flavor, made with melted gorgonzola and finely chopped black olives, which give it a characteristic 'ash' color. It is a quick and simple recipe, perfect for a tasty and refined meal. Ideal for those who love intense and enveloping flavors
Pasta with Eggplant Pesto
It is a creamy and flavorful first course, perfect for enhancing the delicate taste of eggplants. Made with a base of grilled eggplants, almonds, olive oil, and parmesan, it offers an original twist to the classic pesto. Ideal for a light yet rich Mediterranean-flavored meal
Risotto with Port Liqueur and Mushrooms
A very simple risotto that stands out for its use of port liqueur. The liqueur adds a bold note that pairs wonderfully with the delicate flavor of button mushrooms
Pasta with ricotta and walnut pesto
Pasta with ricotta and walnut pesto is a creamy and enveloping dish, where the delicacy of ricotta meets the crunchiness of walnuts. Easy and quick to prepare, it's ideal for a tasty and refined meal
Tagliatelle with Tropea Onions
A simple and tasty first course, characterized by the unique sweetness of Tropea red onions. Perfect for those who love genuine and intense flavors, these tagliatelle combine a few ingredients for a result rich in aroma and Mediterranean tradition
Pappardelle with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cream
Pappardelle with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cream is a simple yet flavorful dish. The wide pasta pairs perfectly with sautéed porcini mushrooms, while the parmesan cream adds a velvety texture and intense taste
Butter and sage tortelloni
The simplest, but also one of my favorite versions of tortelloni. It's incredible how a few sage leaves and a knob of butter can give such an intense flavor
Spaghetti with creamy bell pepper sauce
A simple and creamy sauce, bell peppers give a sweet note, and ricotta makes it all velvety
Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta
There are countless variations of pesto, and this is certainly one of the most flavorful thanks to the sweet and concentrated intensity of our sun-dried tomatoes
Onion soup
A very humble dish, but believe me, on cold winter evenings, it's ideal to enjoy in front of a cozy fireplace. The only caution is not to prepare it for a romantic dinner!
Potato gnocchi with tomato sauce
The most classic version of gnocchi, but it's true, sometimes simplicity is the secret to a successful recipe
Pasta and beans
A very simple recipe that has deep roots in the past. It has fed many families in times when Italy was definitely not a wealthy country. Nevertheless, it is able to offer a warm and tasty cuddle
Frittatensuppe
Returning from Austria, I brought with me a very simple recipe that I have come to love. Frittatensuppe is nothing more than a special omelette cut into strips and served in broth. On cold winter evenings, it's a dish that cannot be missed. If you can enjoy it in good company with a roaring fireplace while it's snowing outside, it's like the end of the world
Pasta Norma
A great classic of Sicilian cuisine, the homeland of rich and flavorful pasta dishes. It is the perfect example of how a highly successful dish can be made with very few ingredients
