From Carbonara to Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown "Butter" and Sage, join chef Brianna Claxton for vegan recipes that will show you a whole new way to eat Italian.

Whether it's cheese, butter, pancetta, or any number of ingredients, it can seem impossible to eat delicious Italian classics while staying vegan. Not anymore. Join Brianna Claxton (founder of plvntfood) for a unique tour through pastas, sauces, and signature dishes perfect for sharing. Start by learning how to make a variety of pastas from scratch. Whether you want straightforward semolina dough or a more creative dinner built around activated charcoal "squid ink" pasta, you'll learn how to do it. Brianna also covers techniques for filled pastas and shaped pasta.

Then move on to recipes and techniques for the vegan cheeses and meats that are essential for cooking Italian. With amazing versions of staples including parmesan, mozzarella, and calamari, you can make all this and more:

- Baked Pasta: Sausage and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Lasagna Bolognese, Baked Rigatoni, Penne Arrabbiata Parmesan, and Orechiette with Pesto Cream and Walnut Crumble

- Fancy Pasta: Pancetta and Pea Linguine, Roasted Fennel and Sausage Rigatoni, Sweet Pea and Tarragon Alfredo, Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle and Ricotta, Kale Alfredo with Chorizo and Farfalle, and Linguine with White Clam Sauce

- Filled Pasta: Beet and Tarragon Tortellini, Ricotta and Chicken Mezzalune with Marsala Cream Sauce, Sun-Dried Tomato Ricotta Agnolotti with Asparagus Sauce, Lemon Cappelletti with Pistachio Cream, Raviolo al' Uovo, and Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Mascarpone Cream

- Other Italian Mains and Sides: Fennel Gratin, Ratatouille, Wild Mushroom and Sage Risotto, Insalata Mixta with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette, Caprese Salad, Cured Olives with Rosemary and Citrus, English Pea Arancini, The Perfect Charcuterie Board, Stuffed Banana Peppers

Whether you are a vegan longing for your Italian favorites or simply interested in reducing your dependence on animals, Vegan Pasta Night will become a go-to resource for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

About the Author

Brianna Claxton is the chef and creative force behind Plvntfood, built on the understanding that food is art. While vegan food has, in some circles, inherited the reputation of being boring rabbit food, Brianna takes it in the other direction with mind-blowing flavors and possibilities. Her mission is to heal, inspire, tease, delight, and encourage the exploration of new cuisines. Brianna learned to cook from her Italian grandmother and continues to rework, veganize, and refine the recipes that were passed down to her. These family recipes feature an array of colors and textures and often form the centerpiece of a full vegan table.

Brianna has been featured by a variety of outlets and events, including an appearance on Amazon Prime's High Cuisine, and a signature appearance at Eat Drink Vegan Festival, where Brianna/Plvntfood had a signature dish. She has appeared in or has written for Peta, Mercy for Animals, Veg News, Chickpea magazine, and PBN Food (by Plant Based News).

Book Information
ISBN 9780760372937
Author Brianna Claxton
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Harvard Common Press,U.S.
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Weight(grams) 812g