16 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes So Flavorful, Even Meat Lovers Will Beg for Seconds
Get ready to be wowed by these 16 vegetarian pasta recipes that are so packed with flavor, even the most devoted meat lovers will be begging for seconds! From creamy Alfredo with roasted veggies to zesty lemon pesto pasta, these dishes prove that meat-free doesn’t mean flavor-free. Perfect for any dinner table, these recipes are hearty, satisfying, and utterly delicious.
Cacio e Pepe
A classic Roman dish, Bucatani Cacio e Pepe is a cheesy pasta covered in creamy sauce that you’ll want to make again and again!
Mushroom Ramen
Make Mushroom Ramen at home in just 20 minutes, and skip the takeout! A quick broth is poured over egg noodles topped with the most flavorful miso mushrooms and fresh cilantro. This Mushroom Ramen is the perfect easy dinner for cold fall & winter days!
20 Minute Baked Tortellini
This Cheesy Vegetarian Tortellini Bake comes together in about 20 minutes, with less than 10 ingredients, and all in one pan! It’s ideal for a busy weeknight when you’re short on time but still want to get a hot meal on the table!
Creamy Pesto Pasta (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy way to cook your noodles and add even more flavor to your dinner! The pesto cooks with cream to make a Creamy Pesto Pasta that is delightful! Keep reading for instructions on how to make it.
Sopita (Shell and Cheese Soup) from Mexico
This Shells and Cheese Soup is a popular and simple soup recipe made using shell pasta, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. It is affordable, versatile, and so easy to make!
Easy Penne Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)
This Penne Alla Norma is a plant-based spin on the classic Sicilian dish! Tender eggplant and red peppers simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, then tossed with al dente pasta. It’s the perfect weeknight meal any day of the week!
Bean & Pasta Vegetarian Casserole
A dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy dinner.
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, made with pasta dough from scratch and roasted garlic and butternut, tastes like heaven.
Four Cheese Ravioli
Flavorful Italian cheeses perfectly wrapped in homemade pasta dough is pure comfort food. This might not be one of those quick weeknight recipes, but it certainly worth it and is better than any ravioli you’ll get in a restaurant!
One Pot Mac and Cheese
Ditch the blue box and it’s endless ingredient list for this 20 minute, 9 ingredient REAL one pot mac and cheese. Your kids are going to love it and you don’t have to worry about feeding them ingredients you can’t pronounce!
Homemade Pierogies Recipe
This Homemade Pierogi (or is it Pierogies?) recipe is easier to make than you might think and super delicious. I mean, carbs (mashed potatoes) wrapped in carbs (homemade pasta dough) then fried crispy in butter and served with caramelized onions? Yes please!
Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce
You’ll love this rich, creamy and comforting ravioli with mushroom sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner while also being special enough for date night at home. Made with mushrooms, your favourite ravioli, heavy cream, white wine and parmesan cheese.
Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli
Want to impress your date? Make them Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli tossed in brown butter and sprinkled with crispy sage and walnuts. It’ll be our secret that the ravioli is made with wonton wrappers and is SUPER easy to make.
Red Wine Spaghetti
Red Wine Spaghetti is pasta cooked in red wine so it soaks up the pretty color and the natural sweetness and flavor of the wine. It’s a super easy dinner recipe yet impressive enough for a special meal.
Pasta and Peas
One of the simplest of one pot meals has to be Pasta and Peas. So simple, I almost didn’t post it!
Cheesy Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
Satisfy your craving for Italian with this amazing low-carb Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna. It’s comfort food minus the carbs. Tonight, we are going to manga bene (eat good)!
