15+ Vegan Pasta Recipes (2024)

Looking for vegan pasta ideas or simple vegan pasta dinner recipes? Here is a list of my favourite vegan pasta recipes!

We all know the simplicity and joy of a warm, saucy, flavorful plant-based pasta dish.

This list of vegan pasta recipe ideas will help you plan simple vegan meals or give you the inspiration to try something new!

Some classics that I think everyone needs to be comfortable cooking are vegan tomato sauces, creamy pasta, white sauce recipes. These will impress vegans and non-vegans, and swap for gluten-free pasta if necessary!

Leave a comment letting me know which vegan pasta recipe you’re excited to make!

Vegan Gnocchi + Sauce (28 mins)

This vegan gnocchi with tomato and eggplant sauce recipe uses only 7-ingredients & can be made in under 30-minutes. Using store-bought gnocchi makes this dish super easy or you can make your own gnocchi using the recipe in my cookbook! Get this recipe here!

Vegan Creamy Garlic Pasta (10 mins)

This 10-minute vegan creamy garlic pasta sauce is so quick and delicious to make! This creamy vegan garlic sauce can be added to any vegan pasta you choose and can be made completely in a blender! Serve with a side salad or vegan meat alternative. Get this recipe here!

Walnut Pasta Sauce (15 mins)

Creamy walnut pasta sauce, a 10-mins vegan sauce that’s dairy-free and gluten-free. This walnut pasta recipe is so easy to make, high in protein and only requires 7-8 basic ingredients with your pasta of choice! Get this recipe here!

Easy Vegan Rosé Pasta (25 mins)

This is a one-pot vegan rosé pasta sauce with soy milk, tomatoes, and other healthy vegetables in 25 mins. Get this recipe here!

Vegan Mushroom Pasta Sauce (15 mins)

Quick & easy vegan mushroom sauce pasta recipe in 15 mins using mushrooms, pasta & simple ingredients! Very tasty creamy vegan mushroom sauce! Get this recipe here!

Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta (42 mins)

This is a one-pot vegan rosé pasta sauce with soy milk, tomatoes, and other healthy vegetables in 25 mins. Get this recipe here!

Healthy Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet (20 mins)

This 20-mins cheeseburger macaroni skillet recipe is jam-packed with all the flavours you remember and love about Hamburger Helper but without the animal products! Instead, using plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. Get this recipe here!

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (15 mins)

This Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe is perfect for any vegetarian, vegan or dairy-free individuals who want a quick and delicious pasta meal. This recipe includes spaghetti, green peas, garlic, and seasonings that you can opt-out which makes it very kid-friendly! Get this recipe here!

Vegan Mac and Cheese(1 hour 20 mins)

There is a reason Jamie Oliver has the celebrity chef status that he does, it’s because of this mac and cheese recipe. Lucky for us, it translates to be the most luscious, velvety, creamy vegan mac and cheese ever made. Get this recipe here!

BEST Vegan Lasagna (1 hour 10 mins)

I love everything about lasagna, from the cheese sauce to the meat sauce to the silent G, this dish is one of the classics. Get this recipe here!

Vegan Macaroni Salad (22 mins)

Every summer BBQ needs some fresh sides. Macaroni salad is a classic barbecue food that you can make the day before and it tastes its best after sitting in the fridge overnight. Get this recipe here!

Vegan Pad Thai Carbonara (30 mins)

This is a veganized version of Chrissy Teigen’s Pad Thai Carbonara recipe from her new cookbook Cravings, Hungry For More! This vegan version is creamy, comforting and perfect if you’re craving both carbonara & Pad Thai! Hearty spaghetti noodles, broccoli, green onions and vegan bacon, tossed in a delicious miso sauce, and vegan eggs. Get this recipe here!

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (55 mins)

This is how to make a simple Vegan Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash that’s nut-free, soy-free and dairy-free. This Butternut Squash Mac and cheese is the perfect dish for any day and is really simple to make. Take your regular vegan mac and cheese up a notch! Get this recipe here!

(55 mins)

This creamy and savoury vegan spaghetti comes with a sweet finish. The prunes combined with the olives give the vegan dish a meaty texture similar to a traditional meaty spaghetti recipe. Get this recipe here!

Vegan Pizzocheri – Buckwheat Pasta (37 mins)

Pizzoccheri is a pasta dish made with buckwheat pasta, cabbage, potatoes and lots of cheese. It’s a traditional Italian dish, especially in the Lombardy region, where it was created. Get this recipe here!

Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce (40 mins)

This easy, family-friendly meal is a quick way to get dinner together using all things shelf-stable. Using affordable and accessible ingredients can be decadent and delicious and no one will know that your secret weapon was a can opener. Get this recipe here!

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FAQs

What do vegans eat for pasta? ›

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!

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What is the difference between vegan pasta and regular pasta? ›

Pasta dishes are almost always vegan-friendly. There are many different pasta types, most without animal ingredients like eggs. But some of your favorite types of pasta may not be vegan because there are types of pasta that are made with eggs, flour, and water.

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How to find vegan pasta? ›

Read the label! As pasta usually only contains two or three ingredients, it takes very little time to check. If it has wheat (often durum wheat) and water, then it's vegan. If it also contains eggs, then it's not.

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Can vegans eat rice? ›

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!

What pasta do vegans eat? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, rotini, and any other type—is 100 percent vegan. To know for sure, simply check the ingredients on your package! Sometimes, you might see “egg” listed as an ingredient in “fresh” pastas, so avoid those—but generally, pasta contains no animal-derived ingredients.