35+ AMAZING VEGAN PASTA RECIPES

Pasta night, anyone? Here you’ll find an amazing collection of incredible vegan pasta recipes: tasty, colorful, and perfect for any occasion!

From simple midweek meals perfect for the whole family to the most impressive pasta dishes for your dinner parties.
Vegan pasta dishes loaded with wholesome ingredients, healthy vegetables, pesto, and flavorsome creamy sauces.

Pasta is a must. It’s quick, tasty, cheap, filling, a blank canvas for many delicious ingredients

If you wonder how to make vegan pasta dishes that taste delicious, these 35+ delish vegan recipes will help you to make the most of this humble pantry staple.

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1. CHERRY TOMATO PASTA SALAD by The Clever Meal

This juicy cherry tomato pasta salad is bursting with flavor, ready in 10 minutes, and requires only 5 ingredients.
It makes a simple, convenient, and delish pasta recipe absolutely perfect for any summer gathering.

2. SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL (AGLIO E OLIO) by The Clever Meal

This is a classic Italian pasta dish that requires a few ingredients, little effort, and 10 minutes of prep time! Pasta Aglio e olio is so simple, so good, cheap, satisfying and it will cheer you up in a flash!

3. THE BEST PASTA WITH LENTILS by The Clever Meal

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.

4. CREAMY VEGAN PASTA SALAD by Love & Lemons and 5. ZESTY VEGAN CILANTRO CREAM PASTA WITH ROASTED PAPRIKA TOMATOES by Blissful Basil

6. GARLIC MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI by The Clever Meal

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, packed with flavors, and ready in no time!

7. ITALIAN PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS (PASTA E CECI) by The Clever Meal

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!

8. VEGAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PASTA by Salt & Lavander and  9. CHEESE TIKKA MASALA PASTA BAKE by Full of Plants

10. BLACK KALE PESTO PASTA by Gathering Dreams

This vegan winter kale pesto recipe is so good, you will want to eat it every day. A truly sensational seasonal pesto recipe that you won’t easily forget!

11. ITALIAN MARINARA SPAGHETTI by The Clever Meal

Make the most of canned tomatoes with this flavorsome vibrant Italian marinara sauce. It requires only 5 cheap pantry ingredients, it’s ready in 20 minutes and it will turn your plain spaghetti into something good!

12. POTATO PASTA (PASTA E PATATE) by The Clever Meal

What to make when you’ve got nothing in the fridge? This creamy delicious vegan pasta is your go-to recipe. It calls for a few humble and budget-friendly ingredients, it takes less than 20 minutes of prep time and $1 per serving.

13. VEGAN CACIO E PEPE PASTA by Simply Quinoa and 14. 5-INGREDIENT VEGAN VODKA PASTA by Pinch of Yum

15. VEGAN BROCCOLI PASTA WITH BREADCRUMBS by The Clever Meal

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

16. CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO PASTA WITH GARLIC SOY CURL by Vegan Richa

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!

17. ONE POT SPRING PESTO PASTA WITH PEAS AND ASPARAGUS by Simply Quinoa and 18. VEGAN GARLIC ALFREDO PASTA by Jessica in the Kitchen

19. PEA PESTO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARUGULA by Minimalist Baker

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

20. BURST TOMATO, MUSHROOM, AND GARLIC CREAMY PASTA by Jessica in the Kitchen and 21. VEGAN PUMPKIN PASTA by The Clever Meal

22. VEGAN WALNUT PESTO CAVATAPPI by Blissful Basil

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

23. AVOCADO PASTA SAUCE  by Joy Food Sunshine and 24. PASTA & PEAS + RED PEPPER ROMANESCO SAUCE by The Simple Veganista

25. CREAMY SPINACH PASTA WITH CHEESY GARLIC CRUMBS by Wall Flower Kitchen

This creamy, crunchy pasta dish t is so flavourful, low-fat and healthy! Ready in 25 minutes.

26. CREAMY VEGAN LEMON PASTA (left) by Green Evi and 27. ROASTED RADISH LEMON CHICKPEA PASTA (right) by Cotter Crunch.

28. RED PEPPER PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER by Pinch of Yum

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.

29. CREAMY VEGAN SHITAKE AND KALE PASTA by Love and Lemons and 30. VEGAN SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA by Cookie and Katie

31. CREAMY VEGAN PASTA SAUCE by Lauren Caris Cooks

This delicious creamy vegan pasta sauce is made using cauliflower as a base. It’s light, full of flavor and delicious!

32. VEGAN ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA BY The Minimalist Baker and 33. LEMON GARLIC PASTA SKILLET WITH GREEN BEANS by Cook Nourish Bliss

34. PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEA PASTA WITH CREAMY MISO SAUCE by Full of Plants

What about a heart-warming pasta dish with roasted pumpkin and crispy chickpeas with a rich and creamy cashew miso sauce? Delicious!

35. VEGAN MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI IN TOMATO SAUCE by The Clever Meal and 36. ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO PASTA SAUCE by Lauren Caris Cooks

NOTES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN VEGANS EAT PASTA?

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

IS PASTA HEALTHY?

YES. 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 than white pasta.
Fiber is an important part of your diet, it helps control blood sugar and reduces appetite. Extra bonus? Research shows that eating three servings of whole-grain food per day helps you to live longer. 

Plus, if you load your whole-grain pasta with delicious seasonal vegetables your pasta dish will be packed with nutrients and definitely healthy. 

WHAT’S THE BEST PASTA?

I love pasta and I take the whole thing quite seriously. Yes, I’m Italian 😉.

First things first, pasta brand matters, and when you chose pasta, have a proper look at the label and go for durum wheat semolina pasta, possibly made with brass or bronze dies. Needless to say, cook it until al dente!

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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These vegan pasta recipes look full of colors and flavors, healthy and light dishes that even non-vegans will love! If you make one of them, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it or tag a photo #theclevermeal on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!