If I were forced to choose one food that I would like to eat for the rest of my life, it would be pasta. It’s the food that keeps on giving, the dinner that you can always get without delay. I grew up on butter noodles, always have red sauce in my fridge, and my heart flutters when I see pasta alla vodka on the menu. And now? I’m really into vegetarian pasta recipes that satisfy all my carb cravings while still sneaking in some veggies.
20 vegetarian pasta recipes to try for dinner tonight
As a lazy girl, my recent go-to dinner is bucatini (Elite) topped with a delicious store-bought pasta sauce, mixed with spinach, and warmed up. It may not be glamorous, but it’s a quick and delicious meal that never fails. But when you have a little more time, turn to one of these vegetarian pasta recipes. All of these recipes make this list because they’re vegetarian (obviously), easy to make (most take less than 30 minutes), and absolutely delicious (crowd favorites).
Now, boil a pot of water. Because these vegetarian pasta recipes are on the menu tonight, tomorrow, and all week.
Roasted red pepper caprese pasta salad
This Capri-inspired pasta salad is summery, colorful, salty, and hearty enough to make a full meal in a bowl. Sun-dried tomatoes and fresh arugula transform a classic taste into something you’ll really want to eat.
simple zucchini pasta
This simple pasta recipe with caramelized zucchini, fragrant herbs, zesty lemon, and nutty Parmesan is somehow better than the sum of its parts. Once created, it can be rotated forever.
bursting tomato pasta
By combining three types of tomatoes with this sauce, we have created the most luxurious and deeply flavored pasta you can make in the summer. 5 ingredients, 1 frying pan, zero complaints.
lemon ricotta pasta
What’s the secret to the smoothest pasta sauce you’ve ever tasted? Zucchini–yes! Bright, creamy, and flavorful, this pasta redefines weeknight pasta.
Pasta with sun-dried tomato capers
The sauce, which combines tangy capers and rich sun-dried tomatoes, is so delicious that you’ll want to eat it on its own. (I’m speaking from experience here.) This is the pasta you make when you’re officially done cooking. And yet, it still manages to impress.
Ratatouille-style roasted vegetable pasta
Born from a happy ratatouille accident, this late-summer pasta slow-cooks eggplant, zucchini, and peppers to create an almost stew-like sauce that’s cozy and vibrant. The best ingredients of late summer in one bowl.
Blistered broccolini pasta with garlic, lemon and toasted breadcrumbs
Lots of garlic, bright lemon, and crunchy homemade breadcrumbs transform a simple weeknight pasta into something worth mentioning. The broccolini rises beautifully and adds just enough bite to make each forkful interesting.
Pasta salad with feta cheese and lemon tahini dressing
Creamy tahini, bright lemon, and salty feta combine in the dressing to elevate this pasta salad above the ordinary. Make ahead, serve chilled, and watch it disappear.
miso tomato pasta
An amazing spoonful of miso transforms seasonal tomatoes into a silky, deeply flavored sauce with far more complexity than it should. This is a refrigerator cleaning dinner that has become a staple at the end of summer.
green sauce pasta
A whole serving of vegetables that you won’t even notice? Amazing. This pasta is made when you want something healthy but luxurious.
Vegan meatballs with mushrooms and white beans
Mushrooms and cannellini beans combine to make hearty, satisfying, and seriously delicious vegan meatballs served over a bowl of spaghetti. Meatless Mondays have never tasted so good.
summer pasta salad
Featuring fresh basil, chives, and arugula straight from the garden, this colorful pasta salad is the ultimate rainbow-eating summer dinner. It’s quick to assemble and holds up beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep and backyard gatherings.
spaghetti alla nerano
Inspired by Stanley Tucci, this pasta proves that zucchini, cheese, and good olive oil are all you need for an epic dinner. Simple, elegant and unmistakably Italian.
spicy pesto pasta alla vodka
Tieghan Gerard’s classic Pasta Alla Vodka is a recipe to make for any occasion, from a quiet Tuesday night to a dinner party you want to impress. It’s rich, creamy, and has an unforgettable taste.
Lemon pasta carbonara with peas and zucchini
Bright lemon, sweet peas, and tender zucchini give this carbonara a fresh, springy twist that makes it feel just as appropriate for an elegant dinner party as it does at home on a weeknight.
pumpkin gnocchi
A fusion of mellow gnocchi and the pleasant flavors of autumn, this dish is both comforting and thrilling. It’s a fall-inspired recipe that’s worth the wait.
Cheese pesto gnocchi bake
Introducing the comfort of creamy pesto, perfect for a cold night. The spinach blends into the vegetables so smoothly that you forget it’s there.
One pot parmesan orzo
Plenty of spring greens and just enough Parmesan cheese to make it feel like you’re eating macaroni and cheese (but tastier). This is a comforting food that actually earns its nickname.
Vegan tofu and mushroom bolognese
Slow-simmering crushed mushrooms and tofu creates a rich, satisfying sauce that provides great value for money for traditional Bolognese. It’s a cozy fall dinner that will charm even the most avid carnivore at your table.
Pumpkin ravioli with sage and brown butter
There is not much to say about this dish, but you will be surprised by its luxurious taste and how simple it is to prepare.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
