The only thing we love more than binge-watching various television shows starring Giada de Laurentiis is actually making her recipes. She has phenomenal pasta recipes, delicious pantry recipes, and comes up with unique ideas for serving them all – like, have you ever seen anything as cute as her lemon risotto cups?
Another thing we love about her recipes is the fact that so many of them are vegetarian. You can find tons of vegetarian Italian recipes on her blog, and many of her recipes are easily made vegetarian by simply swapping chicken broth for veggie.
Looking for a satisfying, craveable meatless meal for your family? One of these Giada de Laurentiis vegetarian recipes is sure to fit the bill.
Broccoli and Pasta Pizza
Make good use of that leftover pasta (in this case, orzo) and turn it into broccoli pasta pizza with feta cheese.
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Paccheri Pasta With Marsala Mushrooms
The marsala-soaked mushrooms are the star of this pasta dish, but we’ve got to give a shoutout to the combo of pistachios and Parmesan, too.
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Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad
Earthy beets taste light and fresh in this recipe from Giada, thanks to a tangy homemade dressing and lots of creamy burrata.
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Creamy Baked Parmesan Pasta
Even as adults, basically all we ever want to eat is mac and cheese. This is Giada’s version, made slightly more elgant with loads of Parmesan, provolone, and heavy cream. The crispy topping is pretty unbeatable, too – if we’re being honest, sometimes we double it.
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Charred Broccoli and Ricotta Crostini
Smoked almonds add an unexpected crunch to this crostini, which is also covered in creamy ricotta and tender broccoli.
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Sweet and Crunchy Jicama Salad
Sweet, tart, and crunchy, make this salad when you need a bright side dish for a heavier meal. It’s also great served on fried chicken or pulled pork sandwiches, or as a condiment for hot dogs.
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Vegetable Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells might be meatless, but they still pack in plenty of protein, thanks to a hearty filling made of lentils and cheese.
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Roasted Caprese Salad with Burrata
You can enjoy a caprese salad even when tomatoes aren’t in season. Just roast cherry tomatoes until their flavors concentrate and they get sweeter, then toss with creamy burrata and fragrant basil and peppery arugula.
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Healthier Wedge Salad
Giada swaps smoked almonds for bacon to make this healthier take on the wedge salad. It still has the savory flavors you crave, paired with crunchy lettuce and funky, rich blue cheese.
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Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives
Al dente linguine gets dressed with a chunky puree of sun-dried tomatoes, green olives, garlic, basil, and lemon for a meal full of salty, savory flavors – and no meat.
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Chocolate Potato Pancakes
Crispy, salty, sweet, and spicy, Giada’s potato pancakes are unlike any you’ve had before. Cacao nibs and Calabrian chili paste add tons of unexpected flavor, while crispy potatoes give you the texture you crave.
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