Gnocchi was brought to Italy by the Romans, it's fair to say they've since perfected it.

Whether you're a full-blown vegan, have committed to vegetarianism or just want some meat-free Monday inspo, here are six of our favourite plant-based recipes to try during Vegetarian Month.

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William Meppem Pie is so, so comforting, and Neil Perry's savoury pumpkin and carrot pie boasts layers upon layers of goodness.

Sunday roasts don't have to be limited to just the meat-eaters.

Vegetarians can capitalise on fleshy plants like cauliflower, pumpkin and celeriac.

SWEET & SOUR ROASTED PUMPKIN

William Meppem Roasting an entire cauliflower may seem odd, but it's totally amazing.

Sweet and thinly-sliced pumpkin, with golden raisins and red onions, are perfect for a light meal.

If you're going for something heavier, Neil Perry's pumpkin, rice and dill filo pie will fill the gap. .

GNOCCHI WITH BROCCOLINI, EDAMAME, CHEVRE AND MINT

Aaron McLean Sweet and sour doesn't have to be limited to pork - pumpkin's great too.

Sam Mannering says 'nonsense' to those who deem gnocchi too hard. His recipe combining all things green with goat's cheese is a triumph.

If you'd like a different variation on the Italian mini-dumplings, you could try baked pumpkin gnocchi with braised leeks & tomato sauce instead.

VEGETARIAN CORIANDER, MINT, LIME & PEANUT NOODLES

Jason Creaghan Sam Manning's got a message for everyone: gnocchi isn't that hard.

Always sure to please, noodles are an easy mid-week fix. With the added nutty crunch, Emma Boyd's Asian-style noodles are scrumptious.

If you're looking to stick with noodles, you could top them with a fragrant asparagus stir-fry seeing as they're in season.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA

Jason Creaghan It looks healthy, it tastes healthy too, but it's super-delicious.

It's probably one of the best ways to use eggplant, in our opinion. Stacked high, with kumara and zucchini, this is one recipe worth keeping.

Coconut crusted eggplant with green beans & avocado dressing is another way to make eggplant the star of the dish.

BOLOGNAISE-STYLE MUSHROOM RAGU

Manja Wachsmuth The delicious cheese in this moussaka dish brings everything together.

This rich sauce will make your taste buds dance, with just about any type of mushroom.

Tip: Roasting the mushrooms prior to cooking intensifies their rich, umami flavours.