Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts

When entertaining for vegetarian diners, pasta tends to appear as an easy answer. And why not? It’s delicious. But for entertaining, a simple pasta may not feel enough: fancy enough, delicious enough, just special enough. But not with these recipes. These recipes are show-stoppers, made by hand. As always with serving foods for special diets, ensure that your ingredients are vegetarian, especially hard cheeses. Most are not, but you can find those that are.

Anelli di Ricotta e Spinaci (Rings of Ricotta and Spinach)

Crepes rings stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with Parmigiano and butter and gratinÈ.

Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts

Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts

Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta

Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and ricotta

Ravioli Filled with Beets, Butter, and Poppy Seeds

Ravioli filled with Beets, butter and poppy seeds

Gnocchi alla Fiorentina (Gnudi)

Gnocchi alla Fiorentina (Gnudi)

Buckwheat Pasta With Bitto, Potato & Cabbage

Buckwheat Pasta with Bitto

 

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6 Meat-Free Pastas Special Enough For Entertaining

Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts
When entertaining for vegetarian diners, pasta tends to appear as an easy answer. And why not? It's delicious. But for entertaining, a simple pasta may not feel enough: fancy enough, delicious enough, just special enough. But not with these recipes. These recipes are show-stoppers, made by hand. As always with serving foods for special diets, ensure that your ingredients are vegetarian, especially hard cheeses. Most are not, but you can find those that are.

Anelli di Ricotta e Spinaci (Rings of Ricotta and Spinach)

Crepes rings stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with Parmigiano and butter and gratinÈ.

Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts

Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts

Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta

Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and ricotta

Ravioli Filled with Beets, Butter, and Poppy Seeds

Ravioli filled with Beets, butter and poppy seeds

Gnocchi alla Fiorentina (Gnudi)

Gnocchi alla Fiorentina (Gnudi)

Buckwheat Pasta With Bitto, Potato & Cabbage

Buckwheat Pasta with Bitto  

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