The Best Vegan Pasta Recipes on the Web
Still think that pasta needs cheese? Think again! Pasta is one of the most versatile dishes for meatless cooking and can be made in so many different ways to suit all moods: creamy, comforting, rich, light, tomatoey, fresh and veggie packed. I’ve scoured the web for the absolute best vegan pasta dishes so that you don’t have to!
This is essential reading for new vegans, or anyone who wants to cut down on meat and dairy… Pasta is here for you.
I have scoured the web (and of course, my own archives) and consulted with some truly amazing and creative food bloggers to come up with this list. These are the best and most beautiful vegan pasta recipes around, many of which are among my personal faves.
I hope you’ll find some of your new favorites in here too.
Wait – Which pastas are vegan?
Most dried pasta (think Barilla, Garofolo, and other brands) is egg free. Peruse the dry pasta aisle and knock yourself out. It’s yours for the taking! All the fun shapes!
Fresh pasta is usually egg based so not vegan. Including many raviolis and gnocchis. You can of course make your own egg free gnocchi or ravioli dough at home, but this collection is focused on recipes using dried pasta.
The Best Vegan Pasta Recipes on the Web
Still think that pasta needs cheese? Think again! Pasta is one of the most versatile dishes for meatless cooking and can be made in so many different ways to suit all moods: creamy, comforting, rich, light, tomatoey, fresh and veggie packed. Iโve scoured the web for the absolute best vegan pasta dishes so that you donโt have to!
Tomato Sauces
We'll start with the basics. Pasta and tomatoes are a match made in heaven; a naturally vegan combo! Roasted, raw, or made into a sauce - tomatoes don't always need anything extra.
The Best Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
My brother's recipe for meatless spaghetti sauce is simply the best! Thick and chunky, packed with veggies and rich flavor, you will make this time and time again. Fill your freezer with a huge batch of this tomato sauce for many easy spaghetti dinners to come.ย Vegetarian, vegan and super healthy!
Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta
Alex's recipe for Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta is an absolute dream and demonstrates how the simplest pleasures are often the best. So tasty, but with minimal effort involved!
Pasta alla Checca
Nora Ephron's take on the beautifully simple Italian classic recipe Pasta alla Checca, which will be your new favorite summer meal. Linguine is mixed with a fresh, cold tomato sauce, with a light and flavorful result.
Roasted Eggplant Pasta
Bethany's 6 ingredient roasted eggplant pasta shows you how incredibly rich eggplant and savory can make your sauce without any need for meat. Simple & delicious, and even eggplant skeptics like myself will happily gobble this up.
The Best Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe EVER
If you like a little heat, this sauce from The Fiery Vegan is going to be a staple for you: thick, chunky, garlicky and spicy with a rich flavour from fresh tomatoes and olive oil.
Creamy Vegan One Pot Pasta
We all need simple one pot pasta recipes in our life, and Laura has nailed it with this one packed with roasted red peppers, spinach and a beautiful, creamy cashew rosรฉ sauce. You can have this on the table in about 30 minutes.
Vegan Bolognese Sauces
Bolognese (meat sauce) is a family favorite that can be hard to say goodbye to if you're giving up meat or trying to reduce your intake. Luckily, creative vegans around the world are finding amazing ways to recapture the magic of a thick, hearty bolognese sauce. Let's take a look...
Roasted Chickpea Bolognese
Lightly roasted chickpeas and mushrooms form the "meaty" base of this simple and nutritious vegan bolognese / ragu style sauce. The rich chickpea sauce is easy to make, and so much healthier than faux meat.
Pappardelle with Porcini Bolognese
Cassidy's porcini bolognese is pure luxury. Deeply rich and savoury, with a sweet note from the tomatoes, she vouches that this is the most incredible bolognese she's ever had... and I totally believe her.
Vegan Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti
Not a bolognese per se, but Cincinnati Chili with spaghetti is something you need to try if you enjoy "meaty" style sauces! This easy vegan version knocks it out of the park with flavor & texture.
Green Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
Lentils are one of the best stand-ins for ground meat that I know of. This sauce is packed with veggies and green lentils in a rich tomato sauce. Kid friendly and sure to win the lentil skeptics in your life.
Veggie Packed Bowls
Not all pastas need a traditional sauce. Tossing beautifully cooked veggies together with your favourite pasta shape can make magic happen!
Cauliflower Scampi in Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce
Jenn's cauliflower scampi recipe only needs only a handful of ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It's a weeknight winner!
Purple Kale & Cherry Tomato Pasta
Garlicky purple kale tossed into pasta with cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. This is a light, fresh pasta dinner full of nutritious ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. You can easily swap in other varieties of kale if you need to.
Fall Roasted Vegetable Pastaย
Jenn's fall roasted vegetable pasta brings the flavors of a fall harvest in a cozy pasta dish. Easy enough for a weeknight, fancy enough for entertaining.
Italian Summer Pasta
Katie's Italian Summer Pasta is tossed with hand-crushed tomatoes, herbs, and olives, with a drizzle of olive oil and some vinegar to brighten things up. It couldnโt be easier to make or more delicious to eat.
Avocado & Lemon Zest Spaghetti
A personal fave here at Veggie HQ, this recipe from Anna Jones (as shared by Jeanine) is perfection. Flavorful and light, with just the right amount of creamy from the avocado.
Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Sauce
Broccoli lovers, rejoice. Your favorite green veggie can be made into a rather luscious and comforting sauce. Sylvia's recipe is foolproof and will absolutely surprise you.
Vegan Cream Sauces
If you think eating vegan means giving up on decadent creamy sauces, think again! Nuts, coconut milk and even pureed vegetables can form the most outstanding cream sauces. These comforting bowls will have you convinced.
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
A dreamy, creamy vegan mushroom pasta. You won't believe there is no dairy in this amazing cashew cream sauce which is packed with flavors and could rival any alfredo or carbonara sauce.
Zesty Vegan Cilantro Cream Pasta with Roasted Paprika Tomatoes
Ashley's gorgeous bowl of pasta uses a cauliflower based cream sauce. The combination comforts like an alfredo pasta but with a spring or summer flavor twist.
The Best Vegan Mac 'N Cheese
Elaine's sweet potato and cashew mac and cheese is popular with kids as well as non vegans, and ridiculously easy to make in the blender. We all need this recipe in our lives.
Basil Alfredo pastaย
Anthea's stunning vegan basil alfredo pasta is creamy, cheesy and packed with herbs. I think we can all agree that anyone would be tempted by this beautiful bowl.
Creamy Vegan Vodka Sauce with Pasta
Claire's vegan vodka sauce with rigatoni is a quick and easy dinner with a touch of luxury. No one is going to miss the dairy in this luscious sauce.
Vegan Carbonara Recipe with Mushroom Bacon
Everyone wants a bowl of carbonara sometimes, no matter what your dietary needs! Aline has impressively recreated the flavors of carbonara in a totally plant based way.
Creamy Butternut Pasta with Truffle Oil
This decadent, creamy butternut squash pasta sauce has a hit of truffle oil to elevate it to luxurious perfection. This is a healthier alternative to a dairy cream sauce with zero compromise on taste.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Melissa's Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a total flavor-packed comfort meal. It's super creamy, garlicky, spicy and smoky-sweet.
Sun-dried Tomato & Tahini Pasta
Claire's simple pasta recipe uses tahini for a nut free creamy finish that is ready in just 20 minutes!
Pesto Sauces
Traditional pesto would contain parmesan cheese, but there are so many ways to enjoy it without any dairy needed.
Roasted Garlic Pesto Spaghetti with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
This recipe uses roasted garlic pesto which is creamy, tasty and naturally vegan. The cherry tomatoes are blistered and intensely flavorful. Best served with a glass of wine!
Kale & Avocado Pesto Pasta
This quick, easy kale avocado pesto pasta is a deliciously simple recipe, with a creamy texture and tons of flavor. Super healthy but comforting.
Zesty Spaghetti with Olives and Pine Nut Gremolata
Marissa at Pinch & Swirl didn't set out to make a plant based recipe here, but when she realised that this was accidentally vegan it opened her eyes to how amazingly decadent plant based cooking could actually be!
Broccoli and Kale Creamy Pesto Pasta
This amazing bowl of green goodness manages to be creamy and fresh all at the same time! It comes together in just about 30 minutes too.
Pasta Bakes
Pasta bakes are the ultimate in cold weather comfort food but is it really going to be the same without cheese on the top? YES, it turns out. Let's take a look.
Creamy Poblano Macaroni Bake
Erica's Creamy Poblano Macaroni Bake casserole has all the comfort food elements reminiscent of macaroni and cheese. It will knock your socks off and make your heart smile.
Vegan No-Boil Pasta Bake
Elaine's No-Boil Pasta Bake is an easy peasy dinner with fresh veggies and creamy marinara sauce. Itโs a no-stress dish that the entire family can enjoy!
Creamy Cauliflower, Mushroom & Kale Pasta Bake
Isy's pasta bake has a creamy caulifower sauce coating wholemeal pasta, packed full of garlic, mushrooms & thyme, too. Perfect for those cold, winter days.
Best Vegan Spinach Lasagna
Florentina's spinach lasagna recipe is easy to make from scratch and packed with comforting textures from a homemade creamy cashew ricotta cheese filling to a San Marzanoย tomato sauce. Absolute lasagne perfection.