Italian Archives • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/cuisine/italian/ Easy Vegan Recipes Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:14:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Italian Archives • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/cuisine/italian/ 32 32 Avocado Cashew Caesar Salad https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/avocado-cashew-caesar-salad/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=44485 Avocado Cashew Caesar Salad

A healthy twist on the classic, this creamy, garlicky dressing made with ripe avocado is a perfect vegan and oil-free option. Topped with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, roasted salted cashews, and optional vegan parmesan, it just might be the BEST Caesar salad you’ve ever tasted! Plus, the dressing makes enough for two large salads, so...

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The Best Vegan Bolognese Recipe https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/tofu-bolognese/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=13375 The Best Vegan Bolognese Recipe

When people ask me what my favorite go-to recipe is, this Vegan Bolognese is always the answer! Rich, hearty, and so meaty you won’t believe it’s vegan, this protein-packed dish bursts with flavor. It’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a make-ahead meal.

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Vegan Caprese Salad https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-caprese-salad-with-homemade-bocconcini/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:10:47 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=42135 Vegan Caprese Salad

Vegan Caprese Salad with homemade bocconcini! Juicy, ripe tomatoes, creamy homemade vegan mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze

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Vegan Bocconcini (Vegan Mozzarella Balls) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-bocconcini-homemade-mozzarella-balls/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:03 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=41777 Vegan Bocconcini (Vegan Mozzarella Balls)

This Vegan Bocconcini recipe is deliciously creamy, has a subtle mozzarella flavor, and is easy to make! Slice these homemade mozzarella balls and serve them in a vegan Caprese salad, or enjoy them on pizza (they melt and brown beautifully), pasta, or with your favorite Italian appetizers.

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Easy Vegan Pasta Salad https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-pasta-salad/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:27 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=40778 Easy Vegan Pasta Salad

This Easy Vegan Pasta Salad recipe takes just 30 minutes to make, is loaded with fresh vegetables, olives, and artichokes, and is tossed with the best Italian-inspired, 5-minute homemade pasta salad dressing! Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks, this will be your new go-to recipe this summer!!

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Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/homemade-vegan-parmesan-cheese/ Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:22 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=40302 Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Get ready to wow with my Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese recipe!! With just 8 ingredients, it's easy to make, grates, and melts beautifully, and tastes so delicious! Use it on top of pizza, pastas, salads, soups, stir into sauces, or anywhere you would traditionally add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

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Vegan Truffle Cheese https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-truffle-cheese-recipe/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:29 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=36903 Vegan Truffle Cheese

Elevate your charcuterie board with this homemade Vegan Truffle Cheese recipe! Luxuriously creamy, rich in truffle flavor, and so delicious that it rivals the decadence of triple cream cheeses. Even better, this vegan cheese recipe is super easy to make with just 8 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time.

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Saucy Spaghetti Bake https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-spaghetti-bake/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:35 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=34647 Saucy Spaghetti Bake

Uncooked spaghetti is added to a baking dish along with water, tomato sauce, and seasonings, and then it’s baked. Yes, you read that right: the spaghetti bakes in the oven! (How cool is that?) When you boil spaghetti, the water that you drain away has a ton of starch in it, but in this recipe...

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Marry Me Tofu https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/marry-me-tofu/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:51 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=34548 Marry Me Tofu

Marry Me Tofu is so creamy and flavorful, that it might inspire a proposal! This easy delicious recipe takes just 30 minutes to whip up.  Serve this vegan tofu recipe over pasta, rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread for a meal that will win everyone's heart.

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Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-chocolate-ice-cream/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:40 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=33985 Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

This homemade Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream recipe is creamy, silky, and bursting with chocolaty flavor. Just 6 ingredients and a few minutes is all it takes! There are instructions for making the ice cream in an ice cream machine but there is a no ice cream maker option as well.

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Vegan Coffee Ice Cream https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-coffee-ice-cream/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:51 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=33801 Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

Just 5 easy ingredients are all it takes to make this super creamy ice cream that is infused with your favorite espresso or coffee! I use an ice cream machine but also have a no-churn ice cream machine method for those who do not have one.

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Vegan Calamari https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-calamari-recipe/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=32556 Vegan Calamari

This Vegan Calamari recipe is delicious and fairly easy to make too! Instead of squid, I used marinated soy curls that are dredged in a flour coating and pan-fried until they are crispy and delicious! Serve with a garlic mayo dip (recipe below) or marinara sauce.

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The Best Homemade Vegan Gnocchi https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/best-homemade-vegan-gnocchi/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:03 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=31992 The Best Homemade Vegan Gnocchi

Pillowy, tender, chewy, and absolutely delicious! Making homemade vegan gnocchi is like bringing a 5-star restaurant dish into your own kitchen. Preparing gnocchi takes a few steps, but every step is simple and the results are so worth it! This is the perfect cooking project for when you want to make something extra special. You...

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Easy Vegan Meatballs (TVP) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-meatballs-tvp/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:01 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=31687 Easy Vegan Meatballs (TVP)

Delicious, hearty, packed with protein, can be made gluten-free, and are easy to make! The base is made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) which is a pantry-friendly ingredient made from soybeans. These flavorful, meaty, tender meatballs are perfect for spaghetti, subs, or any other dish that calls for traditional meatballs.

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Vegan Zuppa Toscana https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-zuppa-toscana/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:47 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=31676 Vegan Zuppa Toscana

Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup recipe- but veganized! This soup is lusciously creamy and loaded with potato, kale, and homemade tofu sausage. This Vegan Zuppa Toscana recipe tastes like comfort food but is actually healthy, and it's easy enough to prepare for an easy weeknight dinner!

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Easy Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-stuffed-mushrooms/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:17 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=29790 Easy Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

The perfect party appetizer or they make a great side dish too! They look fancy but are easy to make. These savory, bite-sized, snacks are pop-ably delicious!

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Vegan Alfredo Pasta Bake https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-alfredo-pasta-bake/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:36 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=29388 Vegan Alfredo Pasta Bake

Creamy, cheesy, warming Vegan Alfredo Pasta Bake. Pasta noodles are tossed in a luscious alfredo sauce, and topped with homemade vegan mozzarella. Perfect for pleasing a crowd (vegan or not)!

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The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/best-vegan-pistachio-ice-cream/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:54 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=28717 The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream

The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream is creamy, and nutty, with hints of vanilla. No coconut and no banana. Made with just 7 ingredients. Use this recipe in an ice cream maker or try my no-machine technique!

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Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/best-vegan-strawberry-ice-cream/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:24 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=28651 Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream

Easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. No coconut and no bananas were used. Just 5 simple ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. You can use an ice cream maker if you have one or use my no-maker technique.

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How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender! https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/how-to-make-ice-cream-in-a-blender/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:00:50 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=28664 How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender!

No ice cream machine and no-churning required. Use this simple technique with any homemade ice cream recipe to make creamy homemade ice cream in a snap!

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Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (Cashew Base) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-vanilla-ice-cream-cashew-base/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:08 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=28585 Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (Cashew Base)

Just 4 ingredients to make the BEST vegan vanilla ice cream! This homemade ice cream recipe is easy to make, super rich and creamy- it's the best ice cream I've ever tasted, vegan or not!

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Vegan Carrot Top Pesto https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-carrot-top-pesto/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:15 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=28364 Vegan Carrot Top Pesto

Don't toss away your carrot greens, use them to make this delicious Vegan Carrot Top Pesto! This zero-waste recipe is easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes and only 9 ingredients. Perfect for tossing with pasta, use as a dip, tossing with roasted veggies, or spreading onto crusty bread.

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3 Ingredient Vegan Nutella https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/3-ingredient-vegan-nutella/ Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:40 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=27920 3 Ingredient Vegan Nutella

The best homemade Nutella recipe is here!! Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make the most amazing chocolate hazelnut spread that tastes just like the real thing, except better! Spread it on toast, use it in baking, fill a vegan croissant, or just eat it off the spoon!

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The Best Ever Vegan Lasagna!!! https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/the-best-ever-vegan-lasagna/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:55 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=27990 The Best Ever Vegan Lasagna!!!

With layers of a vegan meaty bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles, homemade cashew vegan ricotta (which takes less than 5 minutes to make), all topped with a 5-minute vegan mozzarella sauce you have yourself The Best Ever Vegan Lasagna!!! It's meaty, cheesy, creamy, and so delicious, no one will be able to tell it's vegan!

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Vegan Creamy Pancetta & Pea Pasta https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-creamy-pancetta-pea-pasta/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:17 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=27747 Vegan Creamy Pancetta & Pea Pasta

This pasta takes just 30 minutes to make and is super creamy with pops of sweet peas, and topped with smoky vegan pancetta which is made from tofu! This recipe is easy to make and is bursting with flavor!

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Easy Vegan Penne Alla Vodka https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-penne-alla-vodka/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:44 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=22593 Easy Vegan Penne Alla Vodka

Just 20 minutes to prepare, and only 10 ingredients! This pasta is rich, creamy, and oh so delicious. It can be made fresh, or the sauce can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later. The perfect simple pasta dish for a fancy night in.

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Garlic Sautéed Green Beans https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/garlic-sauteed-green-beans/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:02 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=21690 Garlic Sautéed Green Beans

Just 15 minutes to make and 6 ingredients, these green beans make the perfect side dish for any meal. But they are so tasty all on their own that you could even treat them as the main and serve them over pasta, or with rice for a super easy and delicious dinner.

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Fresh Tomato Pasta (My Favourite Summer Pasta) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/fresh-tomato-pasta-my-favourite-easy-summer-pasta/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:29 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=20866 Fresh Tomato Pasta (My Favourite Summer Pasta)

Super easy and quick pasta to make. Endless variations, use any kind of pasta, any kind of tomatoes, and any kind of herbs! No matter the combo, it always turns out so delicious. The no-cook sauce couldn't be simpler to make. Just chop, mix, and toss with hot pasta. That's it! Be sure to see...

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Smoky Spicy Chickpea Stew https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/smoky-spicy-chickpeas-stew/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:30 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=20379 Smoky Spicy Chickpea Stew

Super quick and easy to make, but don't be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe, it's bursting with complex flavours. It gets even better the next day so it's a perfect make-ahead meal.

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Vegan Truffle Mac & Cheese https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-truffle-mac-and-cheese/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=20093 Vegan Truffle Mac & Cheese

10 ingredients, 20 minutes to make. This dairy-free pasta tastes super fancy but is actually super easy to make. Perfect for Valentine's day, anniversaries, celebrations, and date night.

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Vegan Italian Seitan Meatballs https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-italian-seitan-meatballs/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=19770 Vegan Italian Seitan Meatballs

Juicy, tender, flavourful, perfect for enjoying as an appetizer with a dipping sauce and even better for topping on pasta. Easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time or frozen for later.

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Vegan Seitan Caesar Salad (vegan chicken Caesar salad) https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-seitan-caesar-salad-vegan-chicken-caesar-salad/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:22 +0000 https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/?post_type=wprm_recipe&p=19609 Vegan Seitan Caesar Salad (vegan chicken Caesar salad)

The perfect healthy meal. Make most of the salad ahead of time and assemble when ready. See the notes for many variations including gluten-free and oil-free options!

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