If you forced me to choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be pasta. It’s a meal that keeps on giving, and a dinner I can always have. I grew up on buttered noodles, I always have red sauce in my fridge, and I think my heart skips a beat when I see pasta alla vodka on the menu. And yet? I’m in a great relationship with vegetarian pasta recipes that satisfy all my carb cravings while also sneaking in some veggies.
20 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes You’ll Want for Dinner Tonight
My current lazy girl meal is bucatini (elite) filled with store bought pasta sauce, steamed with spinach mixed in. It may not be fancy, but it’s a quick and delicious meal that never fails me. But when I have more time on my hands, I turn to one of these vegetable pasta recipes. Each of these recipes earned a spot on this list for being vegetarian (obviously), easy to make (most in less than 30 minutes), and undeniably delicious (they’re a big crowd pleaser).
Go ahead and boil the pot of water now, because these vegetarian pasta recipes are on the menu tonight, tomorrow, and all week.
Red Pepper Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese-inspired pasta salad is summer in a bowl—light, briny, and hearty enough to be a full meal. Sun-dried tomatoes and fresh arugula take it from classic to truly desirable.
Easy Zucchini Pasta
Caramelized zucchini, aromatic herbs, zesty lemon, and nutty parmesan make this one of those easy pasta recipes that is somehow greater than the sum of its parts. Do it once and rotate forever.
Hot Tomato Pasta
Three types of tomatoes go into this sauce, and the result is the most comforting, deeply spiced pasta dish you’ll make all summer long. Five ingredients, one pan, zero complaints.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
The secret to the silkiest pasta sauce you’ve ever tasted? Zucchini – yes! Light, creamy, and full of flavor, this redefines what weeknight pasta can be.
Sun Dried Tomato Caper Pasta
Tangy capers and rich sun-dried tomatoes come together in a wheel so good you’ll want to eat it right out of the pan. (He’s speaking from experience here.) This is the pasta you make when you’re done cooking officially—and it still manages to impress.
Ratatouille Style Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Born out of a happy ratatouille accident, this end-of-summer pasta slow-cooks eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers into an almost stew-like sauce that’s equal parts comforting and healthy. The best of late summer products, in one bowl.
Blistered Broccolini Pasta with Garlic, Lemon and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Tons of garlic, bright lemon, and homemade breadcrumbs turn weeknight pasta into something to write home about. The broccolini bubbles nicely, adding just enough bite to keep every forkful hooked.
Pasta Salad with Feta & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Crispy tahini, bright lemon, and salty feta come together in a dressing that elevates this pasta salad above the ordinary. Make ahead, serve it cold, and watch it disappear.
Miso Tomato Pasta
A heaping spoonful of miso transforms large seasonal tomatoes into a silky, deeply sweet sauce that tastes more complex than any right. This is a late summer refrigerator clean out dinner that has become dinner.
Green Sauce pasta
A complete serving of vegetables you will never see? It’s bright. This is the pasta you make when you want something healthy yet comforting.
Mushroom and White Bean Vegan Meatballs
Mushrooms and cannellini beans come together into hearty, satisfying, and downright delicious vegan meatballs, piled atop a bowl of spaghetti. Meatless Monday never looked so good.
Summer Pasta Salad
Fresh basil, chives, and arugula straight from the garden make this colorful pasta salad the perfect summer dinner for the rainbow. It comes together quickly and holds up well, making it perfect for meal prep or a backyard gathering.
Spaghetti with Nerano
This Stanley Tucci-inspired pasta is proof that zucchini, cheese, and good olive oil are all you need for an extravagant dinner. Simple, elegant, and unmistakably Italian.
Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka
Tieghan Gerard’s classic pasta alla vodka is a recipe you’ll make every time, from a quiet Tuesday night to a dinner party that needs to impress. It’s rich, creamy, and completely unforgettable.
Lemony Pasta Carbonara with Peas & Zucchini
Bright lemon, sweet peas, and tender zucchini give this carbonara a fresh, spring-forward twist that makes it sound as good for a delicious dinner party as it does for a weeknight at home.
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi meets cozy fall flavors in a dish that’s equal parts comforting and impressive. The kind of recipe that makes fall feel worth the wait.
Cheesy Pesto Gnocchi Bake
Introducing: all the creamy pesto comfort you could want on a cold night. Spinach goes into your vegetables so you forget it’s there.
One jar of Parmesan Orzo
Lots of spring greens and enough parmesan to make you feel like you’re eating mac and cheese (but better). This is comfort food that truly earns the moniker.
Vegan Tofu and Mushroom Bolognese
Sauteed mushrooms and tofu cook slowly into a rich, deeply satisfying sauce that gives traditional bolognese a serious run for its money. A comforting dinner that will convert even the most dedicated carnivores to your table.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage & Brown Butter
There’s not much to say about this dish, except: you’ll be surprised how delicious it is—and how easy it is to make.
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