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Whether you’re a vegetarian or enjoy the occasional meatless recipe, all of these vegetarian pasta recipes are sure to leave you satisfied!

Collage of vegetarian pasta recipes.

We Love Our Veggies!

We don’t claim to be vegetarians, but sometimes we do crave a pasta dish that’s a little lighter, whether for a side dish or a main dish.

Other times, we just don’t have meat on hand or don’t have time to cook it, which is why these vegetarian pasta recipes come in handy! Each recipe is packed with vegetables and every one is delicious.


Our Top 10 Vegetarian Pastas

1 White Sauce Penna Pasta

White Sauce Penna Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!
4.98 from 875 votes
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2 Easy Alfredo Recipe

Easy Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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This easy fettuccine alfredo is rich, creamy, and made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights!
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5 from 384 votes
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3 Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
4.79 from 14 votes
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4 Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
A copycat version of Cheesecake Factory’s Sun-Dried Tomato Fettuccine recipe. This flavorful and creamy dish is filled with chunks of chicken, garlic, whipping cream, spinach and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. It’s not only delicious but is a great way to change up the classic fettuccine recipe.
4.62 from 13 votes
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5 Pasta Bake Recipe

Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Pasta Bake is a deliciously cheesy meal, perfect for any night, and one that the whole family will love and devour in no time!
5 from 31 votes
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6 Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simply dressed Garlic Butter Pasta is filled with veggies and sprinkled with parmesan. It's straightforward and so flavorful!
5 from 11 votes
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7 Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Pasta primavera is a tried and true dinner recipe. It's filled with peak-of-the-season veggies for a deliciously bright bite!
5 from 17 votes
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8 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese

Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes

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This is the cheesiest, creamiest, altogether best homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
4.99 from 173 votes
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9 Pesto Gnocchi Recipe

Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This bright and fresh pesto gnocchi will become your go-to summer meal. It's bold, full of flavor, and so delicious!
5 from 13 votes
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10 Drunken Noodles Recipe

Drunken Noodles Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Savory drunken noodles are perfectly spiced to your comfort level for a better-than-takeout classic made in only 30 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
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More Vegetarian Pastas

11 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
4.99 from 286 votes
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12 Baked Ravioli Recipe

Baked Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes

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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
5 from 44 votes
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13 Spinach Lasagna Rolls Recipe

Spinach Lasagna Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Spinach Lasagna Rolls are everything you love about lasagna, but EASIER! Individual portions make a great lunch or weeknight dinner.
4.91 from 11 votes
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14 Stuffed Shells Recipe

Stuffed Shells Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Stuffed Shells is simple, cheesy and bakes in only 30 minutes. It's a perfect busy weeknight meal the entire family will love!
4.86 from 7 votes
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15 Cheesy Tortellini Pasta Recipe

Cheesy Tortellini Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Cheesy garlic tortellini pasta is covered in a delish homemade sauce, and is ready in 20 minutes! It is perfect for busy weeknights.
5 from 10 votes
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16 Garlic Noodles Recipe

Garlic Noodles Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Perfectly spiced Garlic Noodles are flavored with a simple savory sauce. They are no fuss, but packed with flavor!!
5 from 6 votes
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17 Chow Mein Recipe

Chow Mein Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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This wok-fried Chow Mein Recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! It's perfect for pairing with your favorite Asian dishes.
5 from 12 votes
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18 Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
5 from 13 votes
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19 Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes

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Creamy, nostalgic comfort food awaits with this easy, cheesy classic Velveeta mac and cheese with buttery panko crumb topping.
5 from 3 votes
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20 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
4.99 from 286 votes
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21 Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese

Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 42 minutes

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Craving creamy Chick-fil-A mac and cheese? This homemade recipe captures the iconic taste. Get ready to indulge in cheesy goodness!
5 from 2 votes
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22 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
5 from 253 votes
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23 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious, and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a favorite!!
5 from 11 votes
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24 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cold spinach tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for BBQ and potlucks. It's packed with all the best flavors!
4.89 from 27 votes
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25 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It's perfectly light and refreshing.
5 from 10 votes
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26 Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Total Time: 23 minutes
This vibrant Greek orzo pasta salad is topped with a zesty homemade dressing. It's a hearty, flavorful, quick-to-make dish!
5 from 15 votes
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27 Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
5 from 7 votes
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28 Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is a light dish with a bold flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and get togethers!
5 from 1 vote
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29 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
A dish that is appealing to both your tastebuds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.
5 from 10 votes
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30 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
Chinese Pasta Salad – filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
5 from 11 votes
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6 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    LOL I love your Make it Meatless section. My kids love pasta and often pick it out leaving the meat behind. Ive already tried the pasta primavera and cant wait to work through the rest of the recipes.

  2. jess says:

    this is the best pasta recipe I have found! thank you for sharing this recipe

  3. April says:

    So many great recipes to choose from! I can’t wait to make my way down the list!

  4. Agnes says:

    Wow so many solid choices here! So many new recipes to try, thank you!

  5. Olivia says:

    Pasta is always a favorite in our home! I like all the choices. You cant go wrong with any of these recipes.

  6. Joy says:

    We have made so many of these recipes! We haven’t come across any that we didn’t like. Always easy to make & taste wonderful!