Enjoy this fresh take on authentic, time-honored recipes, and experience the tastes and flavors of the lighter side of Italian cooking without the heavy meat and cheese. Great for vegetarians and those looking to eat healthier, Alexandra’s filling and nutritious recipes keep the carbs, but focus on vegetables, making them better for you, too.

Alexandra will make your mouth water without the guilt with these delicious vegetarian Italian recipes—and more than 70 recipes have a vegan option. Savor the rich aromas and succulent flavors of old favorites like Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Bow Ties, Homemade Gnocchi and Cheesy Lasagna for Four, and discover new favorites in Spring Vegetable Lasagna, Tempeh Bacon Carbonara and Zucchini Pasta with Bolognese Sauce. These satisfying, meatless meals will have you singing “That’s Amore” to Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation.

Alexandra Caspero Lenz is a registered dietitian and founder of the blog, Delish Knowledge. Her work has appeared on FoodNetwork.com, the Huffington Post, and in Forbes and Women’s Health, among others. Alexandra lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

“Thanks to Alexandra’s fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine, which is both healthy and delicious, this is a cookbook you will turn to time and time again.” —Sharon Palmer, R.D.N., SharonPalmer.com, author of Plant-Powered for Life

“Fresh Italian Cooking showcases that high-quality, wholesome ingredients truly make a meal. When you cook real food with an emphasis on whole grains and colorful vegetables and sprinkles of the good stuff like cheese and olive oil, you create balanced, satisfying and nutritious dishes.” —Kath Younger, R.D., founder of Kath Eats Real Food

“If you care about nutrition and health, but know you’ll never give up pasta, bread, butter or cheese, Alexandra will show you how to enjoy your can’t-live-withouts while upping the nutrient density of your dishes.” —Cynthia Sass, MPH, R.D., New York Times bestselling author of Slim Down Now