There’s nothing more satisfying than settling down to eat a bowl of fresh pasta. We can never get enough of pasta, each time we visit Italy, we discover another new favorite and over the years we’ve built up quite a collection of sensational easy vegetarian pasta recipes to make at home. Check out these tasty recipes!
Easy veggie pasta dishes for the whole family to enjoy
We’ve got pasta recipes to make for when you’re in a hurry like garlic and oil spaghetti and quick mushroom pasta, which is packed full of delicious creamy mushrooms and both pasta dishes can be ready in under 20 minutes and both packed full of flavor.
Love lasagne? We’ve got you covered with our awesome four cheese and mushroom lasagne that’s stacked with brie, mascarpone, dolcelatte, vegetarian Parmesan cheese and topped with crunchy pine nuts.
The best vegetarian pasta recipes are made with love
If baked pasta is your soft spot then check out our delicious easy cheesy al forno. It’s a vegetarian pasta dish that’s so tasty, the cheesy, creamy pasta sauce covers the penne pasta perfectly, fresh basil and an awesome crunchy breadcrumb topping make it a real crowd pleaser!
Like vegetable pasta? Check out our mouthwatering pasta alla Norma that showcases roasted eggplant in that’s so flavorsome (disclosure, not all of the roasted eggplant makes it into our pasta dish, some of it may get ‘sampled’).
Pasta recipes to batch cook and freeze
With all the best will in the world, we don’t always have the time (or inclination) to cook from scratch – right?
And once you’ve made your favorite pasta recipes, it’s difficult to eat store-bought versions.
So when you do have the time, make the most of it and batch cook and freeze our vegetarian pasta recipes, so you’ll always have them when time is tight.
Our veggie lasagne is the perfect pasta recipe for making ahead and freezing, also try making our marinara sauce which is a delicious tomato sauce, you can freeze it and so all you have to do is to cook the pasta and toss it in the pasta sauce.
Light and fresh pasta recipes
A pasta dish doesn’t have to be heavy, try our pasta alla Sorrentina with ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil or Caprese pasta salad, which is drizzled with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette.
If you’re someone who dislikes washing dishes (does anyone actually like it?) then try our one-pot pasta in pink sauce, as it suggests, it’s all made in one pot and boy, does the pasta sauce taste good!
So please take a look and find the pasta recipe that’s right for you and your family.
Make it our way and then play around with the different flavors and make it your own recipe, the way YOU like it.
We’d love to know how you got on making your chosen pasta recipe, so please do leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
This classic Italian garlic and oil spaghetti is so full of flavor and is made from 4 ingredients. It can be on your table in just 20 minutes. If you like garlic, then you're going to LOVE spaghetti aglio e olio!
Also try: Delicious lemon pasta
We're a little obsessed with this creamy, nutty lasagne that's loaded with four kinds of cheese and tastes divine! Guests always want second helpings when we serve this and we've learned to batch cook it, then freeze it, so we can enjoy it anytime we want!
Also try: Tasty veggie lasagne with veggie mince
Many great Italian recipes call for marinara sauce, an easy tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Use on pasta with finely grated vegetarian Parmesan, in sandwiches, as a dip, or on a homemade pizza, the possibilities are endless!
Also try: Arrabiata sauce
This is destined for your favorites list. It's seriously good and all of our guests go crazy for it. It's a delicious plate of cheesy, creamy wonderfulness, with a satisfying crunchy topping. You need this in your life. If you make just one dish from this list, then make this one!
Also try: Pasta alla Sorrentina
Light, cheesy, and full of flavor, we love a Caprese pasta salad! This is an ideal light lunch or as a tasty side dish on a buffet. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes and topped with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Take a look!
Also try: Balsamic vinaigrette
A perfect summer pasta dish. Silky, lemony, and cheesy, this is the pasta dish that always surprises our guests and we have to remind ourselves to make double the amount because people will want double (or triple) helpings. Check out how easy it is to make.
Also try: Garlic and oil spaghetti
This is the dish that regularly floors our meat-eating friends, they cannot believe it's vegetarian! It has a smoky, cheesy taste that is so satisfying and so tasty. This is what comfort eating is all about!
Also try: vegan spaghetti bolognese
Classic 'angry' sauce! With its firey kick, it's easy to see why arrabiata (angry) sauce is so popular in Italy. This is a quick recipe and you'll have your sauce ready to toss the pasta in, add to sandwiches, or use as a dip in just 15 minutes.
Also try: Marinara sauce
Pasta alla Norma is good, seriously good! It's creamy, cheesy, and bursting full of flavor. Eggplant (aubergines) have never tasted so good as we roast them perfectly. You have got to give this recipe a try and then make it again, and again and again!
Also try: Quick mushroom pasta
This is a hearty pasta dinner. Full of fresh flavors and cheesy goodness but it's the veggie meatballs that take centre stage - OMG, they're insanely good! You've got to give this a try, you won't regret it!
Also try: One pot pasta with pink sauce
Authentically Italian, we first discovered this wonderful dish in Sorrento, Italy. Sweet ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and cheese all help make this a delicious and easy pasta dinner!
Also try: Caprese pasta salad
Mushrooms are one of our favorirte ingredients and they are the star of the show in our creamy, nutty quick mushroom pasta. This meal is so good and plates get cleared in minutes whenever we serve it!
Also try: mushroom risotto
Tahini gives this pasta delicious a wonderfully rich nutty flavor, we add mushrooms and vegan bacon bits to give a real umami taste and it never disappoints. Kids love this dinner and have it on the table in 22 minutes - what's not to love?
Also try: Vegan chicken patties
This vegan bolognese is intense, the flavors are so good, it has a wonderful lentil and mushroom depth, and the herbs spices are just perfect. It's a tasty meat-free meal and the kids love it too!
Also try: Tasty vegetarian chilli
Every mouthful of this tasty vegetarian lasagne is a taste sensation. Vegetarian mince, mushrooms, red wine, and herbs all play a part in making this hearty lasagne a big hit with everyone who tastes it! Give it a try!
Also try: Four cheese and mushroom lasagne
It really is what it says on the tin. Easy. Cheesy. Beans. Pasta. When time is tight, when the budget is stretched, this is the perfect store cupboard pasta dinner that tastes so good. Make it in the time it takes to cook your pasta!
Also try: Vegetable pasta bake
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lynn polito says
omg I cannot wait to try all of these recipes!!
Cindy says
What a great resource! They all look so delicious!
Aimee B. says
Bookmarking for Meatless Mondays! YUM!!
Anne says
There are so many flavor options, it is hard to know what to make first!
Aimee says
So many great ideas here!
Sachiko says
I want all the things! These look really good :p
laura says
AMAZING collection of vegetarian pasta recipes, thanks!
Linda says
All these pasta recipes look so good! It’s hard to pick a favorite
Jenn says
These all look so amazing, I hardly know which to try first! I’ll start at the top and work my way down!
Megan says
Love this collection, I’m always looking for more vegetarian pasta dishes!
Kim says
So many great ideas! thanks!
Kathy Hester says
Just what I need – thank you so much for all the great recipes!
Robin Donovan says
Great recipes!
Sherry Ronning says
Mandy, all of your pasta dishes taste amazing and are so easy to make!! Thank you for the recipes!