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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian & Vegan Pasta Recipes

    13 Twenty-Minute Pasta Recipes To Make Dinner a Breeze

    Published: Sep 22, 2015 · by Nicole · Updated: Jan 10, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegetarian and vegan pasta recipes
    vegetarian and vegan pasta recipes

    Quick, what's the simplest way to get dinner on the table after a long day? If you guessed pasta and veggies, you're right. Pasta dishes are a godsend on busy nights because you can usually boil the water and noodles while you prep the veggies, sauce and accouterments. We've rounded up 15 brilliant vegetarian and vegan pasta recipes that feature all sorts of flavor profiles: lemon, Mediterranean-inspired, buttery, classic tomato and even pumpkin. All are ready in 20 minutes or less—and a few are even prepared in one pot!

    13 Twenty-Minute Pasta Dinners

    Lemon-Asparagus Linguine with Garlicky Panko

    Lemon pasta is a classic quick-and-easy pasta dinner, but lightly steamed asparagus and garlicky panko seriously upgrade this version.

    Photo Credit: www.shelikesfood.com

    20 Minute Cherry Tomato Penne Pasta

    Put down the bottle of pasta sauce! This easy tomato penne from She Likes Food is so easy, and the best way to use up a pint of cherry tomatoes lying around in the fridge.

    Photo Credit: www.kitchentreaty.com

    Brown Butter Parmesan Spaghetti

    Brown butter makes everything better. This kid-friendly but grown-up take on buttered noodles by Kitchen Treaty is sure to become a weeknight go-to meal.

    Photo Credit: www.heynutritionlady.com

    Creamy One-Pot Pasta Shells with Yoghurt and Peas

    Any pasta recipe that can be made in one pot is a-okay with us; this one from The Muffin Myth is not just creamy, it's better for you thanks to a yogurt-based sauce and whole wheat noodles.

    Photo Credit: veryculinary.com

    Spaghetti with Broccoli Pesto

    Boil the pasta while you make the simple broccoli pesto, and this recipe from Very Culinary will be on the table in about 10 minutes.

    Photo Credit: www.emmaslittlekitchen.com

    One Pot Tomato Lentil Pasta

    Lentils add protein and a "meaty" texture to this one-pot pasta from Emma's Little Kitchen.

    Photo Credit: www.joyfulhealthyeats.com

    Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

    Eat this savory orzo pasta salad from Joyful Healthy Eats warm or cold—if you make it ahead of time to cool, make sure to add the almonds right before serving so they don't get soggy.

    One-Pot Pasta Primavera

    When you can't even deal with dinner, this one-pot pasta comes to the rescue. Literally just throw everything in, and dinner's on the table in 20.

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Bucatini with Burst Tomatoes

    Barely cooked, burst cherry tomatoes serve as the "sauce" in this simple pasta dish. Play around with the amount of basil and garlic—this recipe from The View from Great Island is super customizable!

    Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

    Greek Pasta Salad

    If you're craving a creamy pasta salad, this yogurt-and-dill recipe from Running to the Kitchen is ready in a flash, and it contains lots of veggies.

    Photo Credit: www.kitchentreaty.com

    One-Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

    This pumpkin-based creamy pasta from Kitchen Treaty is packed with antioxidants, and it's ready in just 20 minutes. Pretty much all you need to do is stir.

    Photo Credit: iowagirleats.com

    Pasta with Garlic Butter Caper Sauce

    Capers add a sophisticated flair to Iowa Girl Eats' easy lemon-and-butter pasta.

    Photo Credit: thebeeroness.com

    Orecchiette Pasta with Pale Ale Parmesan Cream Sauce

    Beer-infused pasta sauce? Um, yes. This creamy sauce pairs perfectly with orecchiette.

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    1. Laura says

      September 22, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Yum, all of these are making my mouth water. I'm so excited for the cooler weather because for me it means pasta pasta pasta!

      Laura

      http://thefoxtrails.blogspot.com

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    2. Chandra Patel says

      September 24, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks for sending regular email with recipes and ideas. I have made few recipes and they are good. I am a strict vegetarian, though not vegan.

      Reply
    3. Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 25, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks for including me, Kiersten! I love all of these!

      Reply
    4. Danny says

      May 07, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I'm having trouble getting the slideshow to work. Can somebody fix it? I'm very curious to see what is in it! Thank you!

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      • Alissa says

        May 08, 2017 at 9:00 am

        Apologies! We're working on bringing the slideshow back as soon as possible.

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