5 Great Vegan Italian Recipes
By: Kelsey Ganes
Published: August 22, 2011

Some say that Italian cuisine is the ultimate comfort food! You may be thinking, "But Italian food is all about cheese and meat and --- stuff that's not vegan!" Ahh, but that's just not true! From gnocchi to pasta dishes, contorni (side dishes) and antipasti (appetizers)-- even lasagna has a vegan option! Here are 5 fantastically vegan recipes for sensational Italian entrees!
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Garlicky Grilled Tempeh
	A classic Italian favorite with tempeh instead of chicken.
Potato Kale Soup with Italian Sausage
	A hearty Italian soup using your favorite sausage substitute - like Field Roast!
Homemade Lasagna
	From pasta to faux ricotta, this lasagna is homemade all the way.
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Creamy Rosemary Garlic Sauce
	With less than 5 ingredients, nothing could be easier!
Penne all'Arrabbiata
	A tasty vegan version of this spicy tomato-based pasta dish.