24 Fresh and Flavorful Vegetarian Pastas to Upgrade Dinner
Dinner just got a fresh, flavorful upgrade. These 24 vegetarian pasta recipes prove that you don’t need meat to create a satisfying, crave-worthy meal. From vibrant veggie-packed sauces to creamy, comforting classics, each dish is bursting with color and bold taste. Get ready to twirl your fork into pastas that are simple, delicious, and anything but boring.
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)!
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!
Eggplant Pasta Casserole
This Vegetarian Eggplant Pasta Casserole is an easy delicious pasta recipe with added vegetables for variety in texture, nutrition and flavor
Vegetarian Lasagna with Ricotta
This vegetarian lasagna recipe is a total crowd pleaser! The easy spinach and ricotta cheese filling is classic and creamy.
Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
Creamy vegetarian tortellini soup is the perfect bowl of coziness you need for a cold night. The recipe is highly customizable, and you can have it on the table in just 30 minutes!
Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner? This Vegetarian Baked Ziti is it! This recipe adds lentils for extra protein, ricotta, and spinach to sneak in some extra veggies.
Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is packed full of fresh flavors and is perfect for any occasion! Whether you are serving it as a side dish or the main event, this mix of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pasta is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of summer.
Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake
This Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake is easy, healthy, and delicious! Gnocchi gets tossed in a pan together with fresh vegetables, capers, and ricotta and then baked in the oven to bubbly perfection. Easily made vegan or gluten-free, baked gnocchi is a meal the whole family will love!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Vegetarian Cauliflower and Ricotta Cheese Cannelloni
Cauliflower and ricotta cheese cannelloni on a simple tomato base, topped with mozzarella, bechamel sauce & parmesan then baked until golden.
Easy One-Pot Black Bean Taco Spaghetti
This One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe is a vegetarian meal that the whole family will love! Easy to make in one-pot this tex-mex spin on everyone’s favorite pasta dish includes black beans, pantry items, and creamy cheese!
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!
