Vegetarian Dinner Party Idea: Italian

APPETIZER / L'ANTIPASTO

Broad Bean and Rocket Bruschetta
- Lucas Hollweg
Fava beans and arugula on crusty ciabatta bread is the perfect way to begin an Italian feast. The ingredients are simple but the taste is fresh, healthy and scrumptious.
View recipe at Times Online

MAIN MEAL / IL SECONDO

Linguine with Tomatoes and Capers
- Andy Harris (image by Sam Stowell)
I made this a few weeks ago without the parmesan and it was lovely. So easy to make and even easier to devour! I loved the use of capers and lemon zest.
View recipe at Jamie Oliver

DESSERT / IL DOLCE

Panna Cotta with Apricot Compote
- BBC Good Food
A vegan version of panna cotta? Si! Just use some agar agar and soya milk and proceed happily into the heavenly world of Italian desserts.
View recipe at BBC Good Food

Orange and Basil Sorbet
- BBC Good Food
Dessert Option Two delivers the famed Italian flavours of basil. Your dinner guests will surely appreciate trying this unique sorbet (which only needs three ingredients). It will be a real treat for the taste buds!
View recipe at BBC Good Food

DRINKS / BEVANDE

Sparkling Honey Lemonade in Citrus Salt Rimmed Glasses
- Whole Foods Market
All the fun and flavour of a cocktail but without the alcohol! This zingy drink is a refreshing option for dinner guests and the lemons will surely taste like a little bit of Sicily!
View recipe at Whole Foods Market

Chardonnay del Veneto Cantine Volpi
Vinceremos have a variety of organic Italian wines on offer such as this chardonnay which is also vegan.
Purchase at Vinceremos for £5.99

BUON APPETITO

images (opening and above): Skona Hem