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Italian cuisine includes many different varieties of vegetables and they are cooked in every conceivable way.  Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers are popular in southern Italy and cabbage, asparagus, and potatoes are more popular in the north.

Vegetable and Vegetarian Entrées

Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan is a traditional Italian dish consisting of breaded and fried eggplant slices that are layered with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella and baked.  If you prefer not to fry the eggplant, we also have provided you with directions on how to grill or bake the eggplant slices.
Eggplant Parmesan
Artichokes Stuffed with Breadcrumbs, Olives, Parmesan, Capers, and Herbs
Stuffed Artichokes
Stuffed artichokes are one of the most common ways of eating artichokes in Italy.  We are providing you three different stuffing recipes for artichokes and two different methods for preparing them.

Stuffed Artichoke Recipes  >>

How to Cook Stuffed Artichokes in an Instant Pot  >>
Italian Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed Cabbage
Our recipe for Italian stuffed cabbage has a veal, Italian sausage, spinach, and rice filling. The cabbage rolls may be prepared a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated before baking.

Stuffed Cabbage Recipe  >>
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Rollatini is a bit of a variation of Eggplant Parmesan.  In this recipe the eggplant slices are rolled around a filling of ricotta, Parmesan, annd mozzarella cheese and baked with tomato sauce.

Eggplant Rollatini Recipe  >>
Stuffed Escarole
Escarole stuffed with the flavors of Siciliy, olives, raisins, capers, garlic, pine nuts, and pecorino cheese, make for a  delectable dish.

Stuffed Escarole Recipe  >>
Stuffed Escarole
Red Peppers Stuffed wth Italian Sausage
A rustic dish that can be assembled several hours ahead of time, refrigerated, and baked before serving.  Chicken or turkey sausage would also be delicious in this colorful dish.

Stuffed Peppers Recipe  >>
Peppers Stuffed with Sausage
Italian Vegetable Pie
Italian Vegetable Pie
Italian Vegetable Pie, filled with mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, and cheese, is a wonderful vegetarian main dish or appetizer.

Vegetable Pie Recipe  >>
Zucchini Souffle
Zucchini Soufflé
Zucchini is surprising delicious as the star of this dish.  Serve this souffle for a special lunch or light supper with a green salad alongside.

Zucchini Souffle Recipe  >>
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Lentil and Ricotta Vegetarian Meatballs
Lentil and Ricotta Meatballs
These are delicious vegetarian "meatballs" made with lentils and ricotta cheese. They have a texture and flavor similar to ground beef meatballs.

Lentil and Ricotta Meatballs  >>
Tomato and Ricotta Tart
This is a savory vegetarian tart with a ricotta and Parmesan filling and topped with slices of fresh ripe tomatoes.

Tomato and Ricotta Tart  >>
INGREDIENTS
Borlotti Beans - Dry
Portabello Mushroom stuffed with Spinach, Artichokes, and Pastina topped with Mozzarella Cheese
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Portabello mushrooms stuffed with pasta, spinach, and artichoke hearts topped with melted mozzarella cheese make a great vegetarian entree.

Stuffed Portabello Recipe  >>
Puff Pastry Vegetable Tart
A delicious vegetarian tart with a crisp puff pastry crust filled with a mixture of leeks, spinach, olives, and ricotta cheese.

Puff Pastry Tart Recipe  >>
Italian Vegetable Stew
Italian Vegetable Stew
This stew is perfect for a chilly autumn or winter evening. An assortment of vegetables are cooked in a light tomato broth and served over garlic mashed potatoes.

Vegetable Stew Recipe  >>
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Eggplant Rollatini with Prosciutto
Eggplant Rollatini with Prosciutto
A variation of the classic eggplant rollatini recipe, with slices of eggplant baked with a crunchy breadcrumb coating wrapped around a creamy cheese filling and a slice of prosciutto.

Eggplant Rollatini with Prosciutto Recipe  >>
Savory Bread Pudding with Kale
This savory bread pudding with kale and mushrooms is delcious as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham. 

Bread Pudding with Kale Recipe  >>
Vegetable Lasagna Bowls
Vegetable lasagna bowls are a vegetarian dish that combines all the fantastic flavors of traditional lasagna without being quite so heavy and without taking so much time to prepare. 

Vegetable Lasagna Bowls  >>
Summer Squash and Mushroom Quiche
This quiche has a rich, creamy custard filling with layers of squash and mushrooms throughout.

Summer Squash Quiche  >>
Summer Vegetable Sandwich
These vegetable sandwiches are packed with the flavors of fresh ripe summer tomatoes and basil along with artichokes, olives, fennel and eggs layered in a ciabaatta bread with a spicy vinaigrette.

Summer Vegetable Sandwich  >>
Spinach, Feta and Ricotta Quiche with Quinoa Crust
A luscious vegetarian quiche filled with spinach and a creamy feta and ricotta cheese custard over a crunchy quinoa crust.

Spinach Quiche with Quinoa Crust  >>
Zucchini Ravioli
Find all the delicious flavors of traditional ravioli in this low-carb, gluten-free version which combines thin strips of zucchini wrapped around a ricotta filling to create the ravioli.

Zucchini Ravioli  >>
ADD SOME SPICE TO YOUR LIFE
Traditional style condiment of Calabria. Use as a condiment or tossed with pasta and a few clams.
Eggplant Balls
Eggplant balls are lighter in texture than traditional meatballs but they are full of flavor. They can be served as a meatless main course over pasta, zoodles or a mound of garlicky greens.

Eggplant Balls  >>
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The set includes:1-qt. saucepan with cover, 2-qt. saucepan with cover, 3-qt. saucepan with cover, 3-qt. saute pan with helper handle and cover, 8-qt. stockpot with cover, 8-inch non-stick skillet, 10-inch skillet with cover, and steamer insert. Cast stainless steel Cool Grip stick handles are contoured for a secure grip and designed to stay cool on the stovetop.
ITALIAN INGREDIENTS
Dry-cured and lightly smoked - Cured for about 6 months.  Speck is made from a pig's rear thigh, which is deboned, and smothered in a dry-cure of salt and various spices, which include pepper, garlic, juniper, pimento, and sugar  Product of Italy - Ships from NY
Meat is tender and smaller than traditional Scungilli. Wild harvested in the Coastal Waters of the United States in the Atlantic Ocean. Just Drain and Rinse. Ready to Eat! Great for Seafood Salad, Fantastic with Pasta!
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Eggplant Gratin
In this variation of the tradtional Eggplant Parmesan,  the eggplant is layered with a little tomato sauce and a creamy Parmesan sauce that bakes into a custard.

Eggplant Gratin  >>
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Escarole and Beans
Escarole and Beans is a delicious Italian comfort food.  It has a slightly creamy texture. Serve it with some crusty Italian bread for a satisfying quick and easy dinner.

Escarole and Beans  >>
PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
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