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As a 25-year vegetarian and a born-and-raised Italian, I've eaten more than my share of pasta dishes. And I wouldn't want my vegan readers to miss out on a single bite. So I've pulled together all my best vegan pasta recipes right here. Bon Apetit!
There's something just so comforting about a big, piping hot bowl of pasta. It's comfort food at it's absolute best.
And over the years, I've created a whole lot of vegan pasta recipes!
Pasta is one of our weeknight staples for a quick and easy vegan dinner, that can often be made with ingredients that I already have in the kitchen.
Some of them are even one-pot vegan recipes, meaning you can cook the whole thing in a single pot. So there's hardly any clean-up.
So today I'm pulling together all my most popular vegan pasta recipes in this one handy article. You might want to bookmark this one, so you can come back again and again!
Vegan Pasta Recipes
Here are my all-time favorite vegan pasta recipes. From creamy vegan alfredo to Thai-inspired noodle dishes, there's a little bit of everything.
This one-pot mushroom pasta is a long-time reader favorite. It's creamy, delicious, and easy to throw together in just 15 minutes making it perfect for a quick andeasy vegan dinner.
This vegan bolognese is hearty and delicious, thanks to the mushroom and red-wine infused bolognese sauce. Serve it with some crusty bread for an Italian feast!
No pasta recipe round-up could be complete with mac and cheese! And this vegan mac and cheese is a real showstopper! It's delicious and creamy and packed with hidden veggies, so the whole family will gobble it up.
Rotini pasta is slathered with a savory tomato sauce and dairy-free cheese, then baked to perfection. This easy vegan pasta bake makes a great simple weeknight dinner.
This super simple vegan pesto pasta is totally delicious and ready in under 30 minutes. It's packed with flavor from a vegan pesto - made with fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
These tasty Thai Noodles are loaded with fresh veggies and tossed in a creamy coconut-based red curry sauce. With layers of rich and spicy flavor, it's a cross between fancy cuisine and indulgent comfort food.
This easy vegan pasta feels totally indulgent, thanks to the dairy-free mushroom alfredo sauce. It's simple to make and is a surefire crowd pleaser. Perfect for kids or picky eaters of all ages!
Dairy-free cheese, coconut milk, and whole wheat pasta come together to make this irresistible plant-based comfort food. This baked vegan mac and cheese is quick, easy, and only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
This simple mushroom stroganoff is hearty and delicious. The creamy, mushroom based sauce is so rich and delicious - you would never know it's 100% vegan.
This vegan pasta is light, flavorful, and refreshing. Infused with the zing of fresh lemon and herbs, it makes for a quick and simple meatless dinner idea.
If you need a quick dinner fix, just throw together this easy vegan alfredo sauce and serve it over top of your favorite pasta. Top it with some fresh herbs and dairy-free Parmesan shreds for a simple dinner that looks totally fancy.
These Instant Pot Thai peanut noodles are the perfect way to satisfy that take out craving without even leaving the house. This vegan pasta is ready in just five minutes, making it a great cheat meal for the busy week.
Another vegan-friendly spin on Thai Peanut Noodles - but this version is ready in just 20 minutes with no special equipment needed. Perfectly cooked noodles are tossed in a simple homemade peanut sauce for a delicious vegan dinner.
This noodle soup is comfort food at its finest. It's loaded with flavor from a ginger-garlic broth, and perfect for warming you up on a chilly night. Just replace the egg noodles with your favorite pasta, like fettuccine, for a totallyvegan soup.
These Thai Green Curry Noodles are one of my own favorite recipes Loaded with veggies and bursting with flavor from coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. Plus, the whole thing cooks up in just one pot, making for a simple weeknight meal. Swap the egg noodles for your own favorite pasta for a vegan-friendly meal!
This colorful and delicious edamame salad is really more of a pasta dish than salad. Fresh edamame is tossed with rice noodles, lychee, coriander, mint, and a chili-lime dressing. Yum!
This crazy delicious vegan pho soup is another favorite among my readers. Vegan-friendly pho noodles are simmered in a flavorful veggie broth and then loaded up with your favorite pho toppings.
This veganUdon Noodle Stir Fryis fast, fresh, and packed full of flavor. You can make it with just about any combination of fresh, seasonal vegetables and vegan udon noodles. It’s quickly become a go-to weeknight dinner for us!
Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, penne, and more—is vegan. It's worth checking the label to be sure, as some pasta contains eggs, but most of the pasta you see on the supermarket shelves is 100% vegan!
To make the creamy vegan pasta sauce, add the bean/onion mixture, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and ladle or two of pasta water to a blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Add pasta water as needed to keep the sauce moving in the blender.
Some of the best sources in the plant world include beans, legumes, lentils, soy like tofu or edamame, seeds and nuts and some whole grains like quinoa. Certain vegetables also contain small amounts of protein like zucchini, kale and collards (think leafy greens).
Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!
The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.
Cheese is an excellent way to add flavor to your pasta without having to rely on sauce. Try mixing your angel hair pasta with goat cheese, and toss in sun-dried tomatoes to make an amazing meal with just a few ingredients. Garlic butter is a terrific way to season all types of noodles.
Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency.
Mixing cannellini beans or chickpeas, or any type of bean for that matter, into your noodle dishes can help add 6 to 8 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving. Not only are you getting plant-based protein by embracing beans, but you're also getting a dose of fiber and important vitamins like folate.
Among the highest protein vegetables are chickpeas, corn, spinach, artichoke hearts, and edamame. To get all of the amino acids your body needs, aim to eat a variety of foods, such as legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables throughout the day.
Q: What ingredients might make a store-bought marinara sauce not vegan? A: Some store-bought sauces may contain non-vegan ingredients like dairy. Always check the label for ingredients like cheese or cheese flavors to ensure your marinara is vegan.
Order the Big Mac without the beef patty and cheese. Swap the Big Mac sauce (which is not vegan) for one of the two vegan sauce options: Tangy Barbeque Sauce or Sweet 'N Sour Sauce. The Big Mac sesame seed bun and all the other toppings (lettuce, pickle slices, and onions) are vegan.
Wheat, buckwheat and rice noodles are all common and on their own present no dangers for a vegan as they are all plant-based. This can also be true for less-common noodles made with seaweed, acorn or mung bean. Egg noodles, on the other hand, clearly are not suitable for vegans as they combine their flour with egg.
For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)
If you're a diehard pizza fan, you may be under the impression that if you were to change your diet to vegetarian or vegan, you wouldn't be able to enjoy your favorite food any longer. This just isn't true! Pizza is still a staple among those following a meat-free or completely plant-based diet.
Most dried pasta does not contain egg, meaning that lots of brands are vegan friendly. Brands like De Cecco, Napolina and Barilla have products that have the exact same ingredient list. Other Supermarket own brands, like Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda, also carry pasta of all different shapes that are vegan.
Introduction: My name is Duane Harber, I am a modern, clever, handsome, fair, agreeable, inexpensive, beautiful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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