Healthy, meat-free Italian recipes The Italian diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Based on simple fresh vegetables and crisp salads, and flavored with herbs, oils, and chili, Italian food offers endless healthy recipes. In his first meat-free cookbook, Gino D"Acampo brings together his favorite dishes. From simple pasta and gnocchi, pizzas and breads, antipasti and salads, gratins and bakes, the possibilities are endless. And because the recipes use the freshest vegetables and salads, you can enjoy delicious Italian food without piling on the pounds.