Italian cuisine leans heavily on cannellini beans, lentils, and chickpeas—from pasta e fagioli to hearty minestrone—which can make navigating it legume-free surprisingly tricky. Fig has rounded up Italian recipes that capture all the bold, comforting flavors of the cuisine without any legumes sneaking into the mix. Whether you're craving pasta, risotto, or something saucy and slow-cooked, there's plenty of Italian goodness here that fits your needs.














