35+ Amazing Vegan Pasta Recipes

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Pasta night, anyone? I’ve got you covered with this collection of incredible vegan pasta recipes: delicious, full of flavor, and perfect for any occasion!

These are the ultimate vegan dishes that even non-vegans will love!

Top view of a bowl full of one of my favorite vegan pasta recipes: penne arrabbiata with a spicy tomato sauce.

We love pasta, don’t we? It’s absolutely one of the best pantry staples: economical, super delicious, versatile and so easy to make.

In this roundup I put together over 35+ vegan pasta recipes that are great to turn this cupboard essential into a terrific vegan meal.

The collection includes my best pasta dishes and other delicious recipes created by fellow bloggers.

And they are all INCREDIBLE!

Think of juicy spaghetti loaded with colorful vegetables, or tossed with creamy pesto. Bowls of chunky pasta with fluffy beans or tossed with velvety sauces.

Best part? Most of these vegan pasta recipes are also a breeze to whip up and rely on ingredients you’ve likely got stowed in your pantry.

Vegan doesn’t have to be complicated!

I’m sure you’ll find your back-pocket recipes for weeknight dinners, gorgeous pastas for your dinner parties, one-pot pasta dishes for the whole family and more.

Ready to fall in love with these delish vegan pasta recipes?

Enjoy!

Vegan Pasta Recipes

Vegan Pasta Recipes & FAQs

Can vegans eat pasta?

Generally, pasta is 100% vegan and contains no animal ingredients. However, check the package label and make sure it doesn’t contain any eggs.

Is pasta healthy?

Pasta is definitely part of a healthy diet, as long as it’s eaten in moderation.

And If you switch to whole grain pasta, you’ll get more natural fiber and micronutrients. Fiber is an important part of your diet, it helps to control blood sugar and reduces appetite.

Added bonus? Research shows that eating three servings of whole-grain food per day helps you to live longer. 

What’s the best pasta?

Pasta brand matters when you chose pasta. Have a look at the label and go for durum wheat semolina pasta, possibly made with brass or bronze dies.

The premium quality pasta is a bit more expensive than basic pasta, but it’s resilient, it has a more robust texture and holds sauces beautifully.

I love cooking on a budget, but cheap overcooked spaghetti makes me feel so sad!

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Close-up of one of the most popular vegan pasta recipes made with simple canned tomatoes and penne pasta.

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Recipe update: published May 2022 – updated August 2023.

Top view of a bowl full of vegan pasta arrabbiata.
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35+ Amazing Vegan Pasta Recipes: penne arrabbiata

What not to love about pasta? Penne arrabbiata is one of my favourite vegan pasta recipes, so easy to whip up and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: pasta
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: Vegan pasta recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Katia

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8oz (220 grams) penne (rigatoni or spaghetti are fine too)

Arrabbiata Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (crushed red pepper), plus more to taste
  • 1 can (14oz/400 grams) canned whole tomatoes (diced are ok too)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Arrabbiata Sauce

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan and when it start shimmering add garlic and chili flakes. Cook over medium heat until aromatic, about 60 seconds. Make sure the garlic doesn't turn brown.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, salt and few twist of black pepper and give a good stir. Let it cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until is slightly reduced, breaking with a back of a spoon the whole tomatoes. Stir occassionally.
  • While the sauce is cooking, bring a pot of salty water to the boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta cooking water and drain.
  • Taste the arrabbiata sauce, adjust the seasoning according to your taste, and stir in pasta and fresh parsley.
  • Toss until wel combined adding a touch of the reserved pasta cooking water if you need to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if you wish, and extra parsley. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: you can store penne arrabbiata leftovers in a air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat it, add it to a large pan with a dash olive oil or water and warm it up on medium heat.
Nutritional values: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator.  It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for one serving only.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

2 Comments

    1. I’m so glad you like them! 😊

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