40+ Delicious Meatless Pasta Recipes

This gorgeous lemon ricotta pasta comes together quickly and tastes incredible. Trust me, this is one those meatless pasta recipes tha you'll be making again and again.

You'll love the classic combination of pasta with cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. It's a marriage made in heaven, perfect for slurp-worthy spaghetti ready in 15 minutes!

Roasted sweet zucchini and pasta are tossed with soft goat cheese and zesty lemon garlic dressing in this scrumptious pasta salad. It’s flavour loaded, super fresh and amazingly delicious.

A fabulous cream cheese pasta ready in 10 minutes, anyone? This is the perfect quick meatless meal that combines pasta, cream cheese, garlic and a touch of olive oil. It's embarrassingly easy to make, and it turns your plain pasta dish into a terrific family meal in no time.

This wonderful one-pot pasta packed with fluffy white beans and veggies is everything you want in a pasta dish: filling, packed with fresh ingredients and protein. It makes a no-fuss meatless main meal or side dish ready in 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread or focaccia, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Another ridiculously easy and economical pasta recipe that tastes delicious. There are absolutely zero fancy things going on here, but the satisfying fried spaghetti coated in creamy scrambled eggs makes the combo of flavors and textures yummy and perfect for a quick family meal.

Another stupidly simple recipe that doesn't use any meat: creamy pesto pasta. It’s just the perfect meal for those busy weeknights when you want something that’s both satisfying and simple to make. It’s also versatile, economical and sure to leave everyone licking their plates clean!

This one-pot creamy spaghetti requires basic ingredients and it's ready in 15 minutes. It's a delicious meal that is absolutely perfect for crazy busy weeknights.

This is a fabulous spring pasta dish filled with seasonal asparagus, peas and bright lemon. It's easy, quick to make and ful of delicious fresh flavos.

This luscious, dreamy bucatini cacio e pepe is an authentic Italian recipe that uses only 3 ingredients but packes BIG flavor. All you need is pasta, starchy pasta water, loads of freshly ground black pepper and pecorino cheese for this silky meat-free pasta ready in no time.

This amazing pasta fazool is a must in every Italian family and it has been one of my staples for as long as I can remember. A simple, hearty, affordable meatless meal that is nourishing, full of protein, and easy to prepare in just one pot!

For an easy meatless dish that’s fuss free and flavorful, you have to check out this pasta with spinach and feta! It's a breeze to whip in a skillet with just 6 ingredients, and it tastes amazing.

This vibrant green pasta combines a bunch of super healthy ingredients to make a wholesome and delicious family meal. The wholewheat spaghetti with peas are tossed in a bold pesto sauce made with avocado, fresh green leaves and bright lemon.

This lemon caper pasta is full of Mediterranean flavor. The chewy pasta is dressed with a light and fresh sauce made with lemon, briny capers, garlic, parmesan and herbs. You need just a handful of ingredients to whip up this delightful meatless dinner!

This scrumptious sun-dried tomato pasta is a creative take on the Italian “red pesto” (known as “pesto rosso”). It combines creamy ricotta, intensely-flavored sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. How dreamy creamy is that?

Easy to make and packed with flavor, this spaghetti recipe with spinach, crispy crumbs and touch of red pepper flakes will quickly become a family favorite!

I love pappardelle, these wide pasta ribbons go perfectly with the creamy parmesan sauce and the bright peas. It’s luscious, satisfying yet full of fresh flavor. A quick pasta dish it’s sure to satisfy the belly and the eyes!

Only 15 minutes and a few minimal ingredients stand between you and a bowl full of luscious white wine pasta that is fresh, flavorful, and versatile. A no-frills weeknight meatlessrecipe that pairs well with add-ins such as olives, capers, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms... and more!

If you’re like me, you always have a bag of arugula salad in the fridge. It’s convenient, super versatile, and easy to turn into an amazing arugula pasta sauce that packs flavor, nutrients and makes a faboulous pasta dish ready in no time.

In this recipe your pasta is tossed with garlicky mushrooms, spinach, and parmesan cheese. A wonderful combination of flavors sure to please any mushroom lover.

Meet one of my comforting meatless meal that is a breeze to make and tastes so luxurious. In this scrumptious recipe, I combine silky tomato passata with cream cheese, parmesan and spinach – everyone’s favorite veggie – to make a meal that is perfect for when you want comfort food, but can’t be bothered to spend time in the kitchen.

With this simple recipe it’s a breeze to turn butter, garlic, parmesan, lemons and some pasta cooking water into a lemon garlic butter sauce that nicely coats your spaghetti.

This easy, breezy baked penne pasta with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce is a delicious and filling dish you never get tired of. It’s simple, economical and definitely a crowd-pleaser.

This delicious spinach pesto pasta is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and it’s ready in 15 minutes. And it’s great to get your daily leafy greens without even realising it!

This is a pretty basic tomato cream sauce, very straightforward to make yet super yummy. The meatless sauce itself calls for minimal ingredients that you’re likely to have on hand already, but the magic of this recipe is in how each of these ingredients together create a rich pasta sauce that is amazing.

In this recipe the pasta is combined with velvelty cheese, soft broccoli, garlic and lemon juice. A savory and succulent weekinght pasta ready in less than 20 minutes. Yum!

The flavors from garlic, ricotta, parmesan, and butter is the perfect complement to the earthiness of mushrooms and make a terrific pasta dish that is rich and satisfyng, absolutely perfect for your Meatless Monday.

This simple pasta with spinach sauce is fast, easy and delicious. It's savory, creamy, with hints of nutmeg, and packed with delicious bright spinach. This is one of our favorite meatless pasta recipes.

In this easy Italian recipe the canned tomatoes are cooked in olive oil and diced onion. Sautéing onions brings out their sweetness making a delicious flavor base for the tomato sauce. Finally, pasta is tossed with the Napoletana sauce, lots of fresh basil and served with grated parmesan cheese. YUM.

What about a pot full of pasta with cannellini beans that is economical, full of plant-based protein and flavor? Seriously, this is the perfect meatless family meal.

This super easy pasta with artichokes uses canned artichoke hearts and a creamy parmesan sauce. It’s simple, ready in less than 15 minutes, and utterly luxurious!

This scrumptious carbonara with mushrooms is rich, indulgent, and has beautiful depth of flavour. This meatless version swaps bacon, pancetta and the Italian guanciale (cured pork) for hearty mushrooms, believe me… it won’t disappoint!

This quick pasta with tomatoes and zucchini is bursting with flavor, juicy, and packed with fresh vegetables. It makes a terrific vegan family meal ready in 30 minutes! A wonderful way to turn this summer’s star produce into a lovely meatless dinner.

This easy mac and cheese is a huge crowd pleaser that is cozy, satisfying, and customizable with your favorite vegetables. Easy as can be, and totally delicious!

Another delicious meatless family meal that uses 6 ingredients and it’s on the table in no time. Thanks to the lemon juice and zest, not only is the pasta sauce quick to make, but it’s also fresh, tangy, and full of flavor.

All you need is a handful of inexpensive cupboard essentials and 20 minutes of prep time for a simple, juicy, delicious pasta dish. The rich tomato sauce is cooked in olive oil with garlic and plenty of chili flakes. It sounds easy, but it packs a complex depth of flavor.

This pasta with olives is nother terrific idea to make a quick pasta dish that’s totally delicious with just a handful of basic ingredients. All you need is a few pantry staples and fresh lemon zest!

Again fresh veggies such as fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes for this pasta recipe that is delicious, juicy, garlicky and makes a great meatless meal. Finish the dish by adding pasta, parmesan, and toss until nicely combined and juicy.

This scrumptious pasta with black beans uses everyday ingredients and turns your canned black beans into a terrific vegan bolognese sauce. It’s packed with protein, flavors, and sure to be a hit.

This easy one-pot tomato basil pasta recipe with ricotta requires only one pot and minimal effort. Add the fresh basil at the end of cooking to preserve its beautiful aroma, and finally complete with ricotta and grated parmesan cheese to take it over the top!

Everyone needs a good garlic mushroom pasta recipe in their life! The smell of the garlic, the intensely flavored gravy released from the mushrooms, the savory parmesan cheese, and the aromatic parsley, this combination is sure to please everyone. And you won't miss the meat!

Easy and ready to serve in no time, this creamy pumpkin pasta uses convenient pumpking puree and makes a delicious fall meal that the whole family will love.