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23 Favorite Meat-Free Recipes You’ll Adore

December 1, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Love pasta but prefer meat-free options? You’re in luck! This amazing collection is all about delicious pasta dishes that skip the meat. With 23 recipes, there’s something for everyone.

Want something creamy and cheesy? Try a yummy mac and cheese or a creamy mushroom pasta. In the mood for something bright and flavorful? They’ve got light and fresh summer pastas packed with goodness.

Dive into this collection and find your new favorite pasta recipe today!

Red Pepper Pasta with Olive Gremolata

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Olive Spread in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Red Pepper Pasta features easy roasted sweet red pepper sauce tossed with Fettuccine and a simple Olive Gremolata. It’s a super quick and satisfying recipe that you can make on a whim. Perfect for lunch or late dinner. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Stroganoff Pasta

Mushrooms stroganoff with spaghetti on a blue plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a serious flavorful punch. It’s so creamy and satisfying, perfect comfort food for long winter days. Get the recipe.

Lentil Pasta

Lentil Pasta on a plate and a fork aside.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that’s truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Get the recipe.

Pasta Alla Foriana

Pasta Alla Foriana close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Had a busy day and no time for a complicated dinner recipe? Not a problem. This Pasta Alla Foriana is a healthy and delicious Italian pasta recipe. The best part – it can be pulled together in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe.

Black Truffle Pasta 

Black Truffle pasta close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This amazing Black Truffle Pasta is healthy, flavorful and very easy to make. It’s great for a date night with your significant other or when you want to make your dinner extra special. Get the recipe.

Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

Italian penne rosa pasta in a pan.
Photo credit: xoxo Bella

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling. Get the recipe.

Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

Roasted Cauliflower Pasta in a bowl.
Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

Roasted cauliflower pasta with lemon, garlic, parsley, and toasted garlic breadcrumbs. A delicious plant-based meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Get the recipe.

Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta

Miso pesto pasta close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This 30-minute Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta with Pecans is simply the best. Packed with a savory white Miso paste, garlic and crunchy Pecans, this easy pasta makes a perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Easy Rigatoni al Forno

Rigatoni al forno in a baking dish.
Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

This sumptuous rigatoni al forno recipe comes together with a minimum of fuss and simple ingredients for a delicious satisfying cheesy pasta bake in one hour. Get the recipe.

Arugula Pesto Pasta with Almonds and Burrata

Arugula Pesto Pasta with Almonds and Burrata in a bowl.
Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant

This arugula pesto pasta is quick, easy and beautiful. The gourmet meal that you can make any night of the week. Get the recipe.

Sopa de Conchas

Sopa de Conchas in a bowl.
Photo credit: Broke Bank Vegan

Sopa de conchas features toasted pasta and hearty vegetables bathed in a spicy tomato broth. This Mexican sopita comes together in under 30 minutes, feeds any picky eater, and cures even the worst of hangovers! Get the recipe.

Casarecce Pasta

Casarecce pasta in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Casarecce Pasta recipe will give you an incredibly delicious pasta recipe that’s family-friendly and ready in just a little over 20 minutes! This pasta variety, with its twisted and rolled shape, resembles a small scroll and is known for its ability to hold sauces and ingredients exceptionally well. And my recipe features a plant-based sun-dried tomato pesto topped with fresh basil that you’ll absolutely love. Get the recipe.

Easy Fried Spaghetti Recipe

Easy fried spaghetti in a skillet, close up.
Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

This easy fried spaghetti recipe with cheddar, tomatoes, and onions is UNBELIEVABLY quick and incredibly tasty. Just five ingredients plus salt and pepper, and ready in half an hour. Get the recipe.

Creamy Garlicky Spicy Miso Pasta

Creamy Garlicky Spicy Miso Pasta close up.
Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

This creamy garlicky spicy miso pasta is amazingly flavorful and so easy to make. Just blend up the sauce and cook it while the pasta is cooking, and mix together, voila! Dairy-free and egg-free, it’s perfect for a quick satisfying weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

Creamy Pasta with Spinach

Creamy Pasta with Spinach in a grey bowl. Close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This creamy pasta is satisfying, delicious, and incredibly easy to make! The creamy, rich coconut sauce perfectly coats the penne pasta, while the roasted chickpeas provide a pleasant crunch. The garlic and spinach add a layer of freshness, making every bite absolutely delicious! Get the recipe.

One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta in a bowl.
Photo credit: My Everyday Table

You won’t believe this creamy tomato pasta! It’s rich and creamy (without using a lot of cream!), incredibly easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and totally yummy. Get the recipe.

Spinach Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

Spinach Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo in a bowl.
Photo credit: Dishes Delish

Yummy spinach mushroom fettuccine Alfredo. It’s delicious. Get the recipe.

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin pasta with pine nuts close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This creamy Pumpkin Pasta is so easy and perfect for fall especially on busy weeknights. Pick your favorite pasta, toss it with my dairy-free pumpkin sage sauce and you have a healthy and satisfying autumn meal ready in minutes. Get the recipe.

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

Our Three Cheese Stuffed Shells do just that, making any dinner feel special. This recipe is your ticket to a world of creamy, cheesy goodness, all wrapped up in tender pasta shells. Even if you’re new to cooking, this simple guide will turn you into a kitchen superstar in no time. Get the recipe.

Cajun Oyster Mushroom Pasta

Cajun Oyster Mushroom Pasta in a bowl.
Photo credit: My Pure Plants

This oyster mushroom pasta is a flavor-packed delight that you won’t be able to resist. The recipe has crispy oyster mushrooms, vibrant bell peppers, sweet onions, and juicy chopped tomatoes, all tossed in a blend of aromatic Cajun seasonings and rich coconut cream. The best part is that you can enjoy it in 30 minutes! Get the recipe.

Creamy Tahini Pasta

Creamy Tahini Pasta in a bowl. An overhead view.
Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet

This lovely creamy tahini pasta meal can be made in less than 30 minutes and it’s absolutely delicious. Whether you love tahini, still aren’t sure about it, or have never tried cooking with this sesame paste, you will equally enjoy this simple recipe. Get the recipe.

Spicy Vodka Pasta

Spicy Vodka Pasta in a blue plate.
Photo credit: Always Use Butter

Done in 20 minutes this flavor packed Spicy Vodka Pasta (or Penne alla Vodka) is a delicious tomato cream sauce. Made from common ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, heavy cream, and parsley this is the best vodka pasta recipe you will find. Get the recipe.

Mac and Cheese without Flour 

Mac and Cheese Without Flour. A close up view.
Photo credit: Always Use Butter

Making Mac and Cheese has never been this easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven you can make the best simple Mac and Cheese without flour – in one pan, without boiling, no flour and no roux. With both Cheddar and Gruyere this is as cheesy & flavor packed as it gets! Get the recipe.

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