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    30+ Amazing Vegan Pasta Recipes

    May 28, 2022 by Katia · 2 Comments

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    Top view of four vegan pasta recipes.

    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 healthy pastas that even non-vegans will love!

    Top view of a bowl full of vegan pasta arrabbiata.
    Penne arrabbiata

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

    In this roundup of vegan pasta dishes I share some of my best vegan pastas plus other recipes created by talented fellow bloggers. They all are so delicious, loaded with wholesome ingredients, healthy vegetables, pesto, and scrumptious vegan creamy sauces.

    I’m sure you’ll find so many inspirations to chose from: quick pastas perfect for weeknight dinners, impressive recipes for your dinner parties, Italian pastas packed with plant-based protein perfect for the whole family.

    There’s an irresistible recipe for everyone, and these delish vegan pasta recipes will help you to make the most of this humble pantry staple.

    1. Quick Tomato Basil Pasta

    The most classic of all combinations comes together in this quick, juicy tomato basil pasta. It makes one of the best vegan pasta sauces, easy to make and absolutely delicious!

    Top view of a plate full of vegan spaghetti with tomatoes and basil.

    2. Pasta with Tomatoes and Zucchini

    This easy pasta with tomatoes and zucchini is bursting with flavor and packed with fresh herbs and vegetables. It makes a terrific vegan family meal ready in 30 minutes!

    Top view of a bowl full of penne with zucchini and tomatoes, one of our fav vegan pasta recipes.

    3. Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil (aglio e olio)

    This economical Italian pasta dish requires a few ingredients, little effort and will cheer you up in a flash. Serve with vegan parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you wish.

    Top view of a plate full of vegan spaghetti with garlic and olive oil.

    4. The best pasta with lentils

    This Italian vegan pasta recipe is one of the best nourishing meals you can cook using a few cupboard essentials. It’s a simple yet flavorsome 1-pot recipe, healthy and amazingly GOOD.

    Vegan ditalini pasta and lentils in a white bowl.

    5. Penne Arrabbiata

    Penne arrabbiata is another great Italian pasta dishes that save your dinner during busy weeknights. It’s so easy, quick, full of flavor, and budget-friendly!

    Close-up of a bowl full of penne arrabbiata with fresh parsley.

    6. Roasted radish chickpea pasta
    7. Healthy fettuccine alfredo

    Top view of two vegan pasta recipes, one featuring olives and radish and the other one featuring a vegan alfredo sauce.
    Found on Cotter Crunch

    8. Asparagus Pesto Pasta

    If you are a pesto lover, this creamy and lemony pesto pasta made with fresh asparagus, pistachio nuts, parsley, and a hint of lemon is going to become your new favorite.

    Top view of a white plate full of pasta with creamy asparagus.
    Found on Gathering Dreams

    9. Pasta with Black Beans

    This scrumptious pasta with black beans uses everyday ingredients and turns your canned black beans into a terrific vegan bolognese sauce. It’s healthy, inexpensive, full of flavors and nutrients.

    Close-up of a white plate full of pappardelle tossed with vegan black bean sauce.

    10. Butternut squash pasta
    11. Creamy Vegan Mushroom pasta

    Top view of two vegan pasta recipes, one featuring butternut squash and the other featuring creamy mushrooms.
    Found on Gathering Dreams

    12. Garlic mushroom spaghetti

    Everyone needs a good garlic mushroom pasta recipe in their back pocket for last-minute dinners. This is one of my favorite vegan pasta recipes: noodles and mushrooms full of flavor and ready in no time!

    Top view of vegan mushroom spaghetti on a white plate with a fork.

    13. Black kale pesto pasta

    This vegan winter kale pesto without cheese is so good, you will want to eat it every day. A truly sensational seasonal pesto recipe that you won’t easily forget!

    Vegan black kale spaghetti on a white plate with a fork and a spoon.
    Found on Gathering Dreams

    14. Tomato soup with pasta

    This nourishing tomato soup with pasta is so comforting, incredibly simple to make, yet rich and full of tomato flavour. It makes a vegan 1-pot family meal that’s delicious and economical!

    Top view of a cast iron full of tomato soup and orecchiette.

    15. Red Lentil Pasta

    This vegan red lentil pasta recipe uses healthy everyday ingredients. It’s the perfect blend between chunky pasta and smooth soup, deliciously filling and slightly spicy.

    Top view of a dark bowl full of red lentils and pasta garnished with fresh parsley.

    16. Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta

    This delicious creamy vegan pasta sauce made with cashews and infused with Italian herbs makes this tomato pasta so silky and indulgent. You can eat as much as you want without feeling guilty!

    Two white bowls full of vegan fusilli with creamy tomato sauce.
    Found on Gathering Dreams

    17. Italian Pasta with Beans
    18. Spaghetti with Vegan “meatballs”

    Two vegan pasta recipes, one featuring beans and the other one featuring spaghetti with vegan meatballs in tomato sauce.

    19. Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad

    This fresh cherry tomato pasta salad is ready in 10 minutes, packed with flavor and requires only 5 ingredients. It makes a simple yet delicious pasta recipe absolutely perfect for any summer gathering.

    Vegan tomato pasta salad in a white bowl with large basil leaves.

    20. Italian pasta with chickpeas (pasta e ceci)

    This Italian vegan pasta recipe is the best one-pot family meal you can cook in less than 30 minutes. It’s budget-friendly, packed with protein, it comes together super fast and nicely warms you up!

    Vegan pasta with chickpeas in a light blue bowl with a spoon.

    21. Vegan pasta with walnut sauce

    Easy meals that use just a few ingredients are the BEST, aren’t they? This vegan pasta recipe with a smooth garlic walnut sauce uses just 5 ingredients and looks amazing.

    Top view of a grey bowl full of spaghetti with creamy walnut sauce and a fork.
    Found on Cotter Crunch

    22. Italian marinara spaghetti

    Make the most of canned tomatoes with this flavorsome vibrant Italian marinara sauce. It requires a handful of ingredients, it’s ready in 20 minutes and it will turn your plain spaghetti into a scrumptious meal!

    Vegan marinara sauce and spaghetti in a white bowl with a fork.

    23. Potato pasta (pasta e patate)

    This comforting vegan pasta is great to use up potatoes. It’s super simple to make, inexpensive, kid-approved and totally delicious.

    Vegan potato pasta in a white plate with a spoon.

    24. Caramelized Onion Pasta
    25. Easy Leek Pasta

    Two vegan pasta recipes one featuring caramelized onions and the other featuring leeks.
    Found on Full of Plants

    26. Vegan broccoli pasta with breadcrumbs

    This is one of the best vegan pasta recipes from my Italian repertoire! It’s simple, healthy, packed with flavors and so easy to throw together in 20 minutes.

    Vegan broccoli pasta with chili flakes and breadcrumbs on a white plate.

    27. Creamy sun dried tomato pasta with garlic soy curl

    If you look for unique pasta recipes, this quick and delicious pasta dish will impress you! Plus, it makes a luscious meal ready in 30 minutes!

    Two white plates with sun dried pasta and a fork on a grey background.
    Found on Vegan Richa

    28. Zesty pasta with roasted paprika tomatoes
    29. Roasted broccoli pepita pesto pasta

    Two vegan pasta recipes, one featuring roasted tomatoes and the other one featuring spaghetti with broccoli pesto.
    Found on Blissful Basil

    30. Pea pesto pasta with sun-dried tomato and arugula

    This gluten-free pasta is tossed in a creamy, incredibly flavorful vegan pea pesto. It’s so delicious and nutritious!

    Pea pesto pasta in a white bowl with a fork - Minimalist Baker

    31. Vegan walnut pesto cavatappi

    This vegan walnut pesto pasta comes together in 20 minutes, is super healthy, satisfying and it looks so pretty!

    Vegan walnut pesto cavatappi on a white bowl with a golden fork.
    Found on Blissful Basil

    32. Red pepper pasta with roasted cauliflower

    Vegan creamy tomato pasta, anyone? This pasta is totally cheeseless and dairy-free, but indulgent and loaded with veggies like cauliflower, roasted red peppers. Delicious and ready in 15 minutes.

    Red pepper penne with cauliflower on a grey plate with a wooden spoon.
    Found on Pinch of Yum

    Notes & frequently asked questions

    Can vegans eat pasta?

    Generally, pasta is 100% vegan and contains no animal ingredients. Check the package label, and make sure pasta 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 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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    Here you’ll find more collections of delicious vegan recipes!

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    These vegan pasta recipes are absolutely incredible, and if you give them a go, please leave a comment and/or give the recipe a rating, I would love to hear from you guys and get your feedback!

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    Top view of a bowl full of vegan pasta arrabbiata.
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    30+ 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 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    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
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    1. Abigail @ OhMyVegan

      March 05, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! All of these pasta recipes look amazing.
      I will need to save some of these for a rainy day!

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      • Katia

        March 06, 2021 at 10:44 am

        I’m so glad you like them! 😊

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