Vegetarian
Quick Ricotta and Lemon Pasta (One Pot Pasta)
Probably the easiest and quickest pasta in the world - with a light, velvety ricotta sauce and fresh lemons.
2608 g CO₂e
+ 2% vs. average cheese
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Italian
Arancini - Italian Rice Balls
Arancini are a classic of Italian cuisine and the perfect leftovers: If you have some risotto from the day before, you're halfway there.
3079 g CO₂e
+ 20% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Ottolenghi's Orecchiette One Pot Pasta with Broccoli and Herbs
A simple one-pot pasta from Yotam Ottolenghi with broccoli, fresh herbs and rocket.
974 g CO₂e
- 62% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Swiss Cheese Fondue
How climate-friendly is the Swiss national dish?
4243 g CO₂e
+ 66% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Käsewähe - Savory Cheesecake from Switzerland
A classic Swiss recipe for a savory filled tart. Perfect for the cold season
2868 g CO₂e
+ 12% vs. average 
oven-baked
Vegetarian Empanadas
Empanadas are simple pastries from Latin America - here a vegetarian version with a filling of beans, carrots, peppers, corn and cheese.
2781 g CO₂e
+ 9% vs. average 
oven-baked
Vegetarian Lasagne with Lentils
The Italian classic made with lentils, spinach and a great crust
2420 g CO₂e
- 6% vs. average 
Pasta
Ottolenghi's Pasta alla Norma
A classic Sicilian tomato-based sauce with baked aubergines and fresh herbs - so simple and yet so close to perfection.
1876 g CO₂e
- 27% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Oven-baked Zucchini and Cheese Tater Tots (with Yoghurt Dip and Salad)
These zucchini rolls come out of the oven quickly and easily and taste simply wonderful.
2036 g CO₂e
- 20% vs. average 
Italian
Parmigiana di Melanzane
A simple recipe for Parmigiana di Melanzane, a classic southern Italian vegetable casserole.
1867 g CO₂e
- 27% vs. average 
Quiche
Beetroot Quiche (with a Side Salad)
A quick and easy veggie quiche with beetroot.
1440 g CO₂e
- 44% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Tarte Flambée with Mushrooms
Crispy oven-baked tarte flambée topped with mushrooms and onions!
1713 g CO₂e
- 33% vs. average 
Meat
Reference Recipe: Lasagna
A simple recipe for lasagna with minced beef
4209 g CO₂e
+ 64% vs. average 
Meat
Reference Recipe: Spaghetti Bolognese
A simple recipe for spaghetti bolognese with beef
3745 g CO₂e
+ 46% vs. average