Olive Garden is one of the largest Italian restaurant chains in America. Let’s give the directors a penne for their thoughts and let them know we’re hungry for some hearty vegan options!

Many of Olive Garden’s plain pastas are already dairy and egg free which is great! However, the only cruelty free sauce available is the plain “kids tomato sauce” which leaves a lot to be desired. There are a number of traditional, “accidentally vegan” Italian meals that already exist in the world, such as the simple, yet delicious, Agliolio. This dish could easily be added to Olive Garden’s menu without much effort using its existing stock ingredients.

Some further simple vegan menu options could include bruschetta, a pumpkin or mushroom risotto, a roasted vegetable and balsamic pasta… and for dessert, perhaps some Italian ice? At the very least, a pasta sauce with something in it besides only tomatoes would be a great start. Mushrooms, anyone?

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