We all have come to rely on the ever-present box of pasta and the jar of marinara in the pantry when we're in a pinch. But pasta can be oh-so-much more than your typical last-minute spaghetti and marinara dinner (no disrespect, spaghetti and marinara-we still love you).
We've rounded up some of the best vegan and vegetarian pasta recipes that incorporate not just traditional ingredients you probably have on hand-think garlic, tomatoes, lemon and pesto-but new spins, like sweet potato noodles, mizuna, beer, hummus and burrata, as well as our favorite cold pasta salads for warmer months.
Traditional Vegetarian Pasta Dishes
One-Pot Pasta Primavera
Roasted Broccoli and Lemon Pasta
Spring Mizuna and Pea Pasta
Baby Bella and Kale Casserole
Creamy Mushroom and Kale Lasagna
Portabella and Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups
Pasta with Cilantro-Jalapeno Pesto, Fresh Corn and Tomatoes
Vegan Fettuccine Kalefredo
Summer Slow Cooker Lasagna with Zucchini and Eggplant
Asparagus Stuffed Shells
Cremini and Chard Stuffed Shells
Mustard Green Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas & Crispy Panko Breadcrumbs
Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Yoghurt and Peas [The Muffin Myth]
Pasta and Peas in Parmesan Broth [The Seasonal Veg Head]
Easy Vegan Creamy Pasta with Kale [Fork & Beans]
One-Pot Lemony Kale Spaghetti [The Muffin Myth]
Lemon Garlic Pasta [Wonky Wonderful]
Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Pasta [Lemon Tree Dwelling]
Gluten-Free Ratatouille Pasta [Cafe Johnsonia]
Vegan Penne Pasta Casserole [Veganosity]
Pesto Caprese Gnocchi [Lemon Tree Dwelling]
Zucchini, Capers and Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta [Cookin' Canuck]
Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Panko Breadcrumbs [A Cedar Spoon]
Bucatini with Burst Tomatoes [The View From Great Island]
Creamy Parmesan Leek and Mushroom Pasta [NeighborFood]
Pasta Alla Vodka [Platings and Pairings]
New Spins
Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Baked BBQ Tofu
Garlicky Sweet Potato Noodles with Swiss Chard and Burrata
Cauliflower and Tofu Lasagna with Butternut Squash Sauce
Whole Wheat Penne with Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Pasta with Tempeh Sausage, Broccolini and Cremini Mushrooms [An Avocado a Day]
Soba Noodles with Leeks, Sweet Onion and Egg [Running to the Kitchen]
Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles) [Chocolate Moosey]
Sweet Potato Spinach Mac and Cheese [Running to the Kitchen]
Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni and Cheese [Oh, Sweet Basil]
Collard Green Pasta [Delish Knowledge]
Vegan Caramelized Red Kuri Pasta with Olive Oil and White Wine [The Pig + Quill]
Fettuccine with Swiss Chard Pistachio Pesto and Butternut Squash [Joanne Eats Well with Others]
Simple Sauteed Ramps and White Beans with Pasta [With Food + Love]
Turnip Pesto Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Kale [The Roasted Root]
Pasta with Avocado Wit Beer Alfredo [The Beeroness]
Simple Vegan Piquillo Pepper Pasta [Simple Vegan Blog]
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Pasta [Connoisseurus Veg]
Pasta Salads + Veggie Noodles
Summer Orzo Salad
Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes
Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing [The Lemon Bowl]
Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Noodles with Caramelized Figs [Running to the Kitchen]
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado-Walnut Pesto [Simple Healthy Kitchen]
Feta Artichoke Pasta Salad [Persnickety Plates]
Mediterranean Tortellini Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette [Joanne Eats Well with Others]
Zucchini Noodles with Seaweed Pesto [Tasting Page]
Spring Pasta Salad [She Likes Food]
Iosune | Simple Vegan Blog says
Amazing recipes! Thanks a lot for sharing our simple vegan Piquillo pepper pasta 🙂
Jaime | the Seasonal Veg Head says
Fantastic round up! There are so many recipes I've got to try, especially that avocado wit beer alfredo! Thanks for including my Pasta & Peas in Parmesan Broth!
Laura @ Vegetarianesque.com says
Wow! What an incredible round-up of pasta dishes. I can't wait to look more closely to save some and give them a spin.
mjskitchen says
Fabulous collection of pasta dishes! It's going to be hard to decide which one to try first.
Katie says
Thanks so much for including my squash noodles with kale pesto - I am LOVING all of the delicious inspiration!