26 Meatless Pasta Dishes That Are So Good You Won't Even Notice The Lack Of Meat
Whether you're already a full-time vegetarian or just someone who loves meat and is trying to reduce your meat intake, these meatless pasta dishes are the perfect dinners to make.
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1.Ravioli Pomodoro
Even without meat, ravioli will always be amazing!
Recipe: Ravioli Pomodoro
2.Ratatouille Lasagna
A delicious, healthy, and filling twist on a popular comfort food!
Recipe: Ratatouille Lasagna
3.Red Wine Spaghetti
Absolutely delicious!
Recipe: Red Wine Spaghetti
4.Pumpkin Sage Pasta
This dish just proves you don't need to add meat to everything to make it extremely tasty!
Recipe: Pumpkin Sage Pasta
5.Sweet Potato Mushroom Penne
This sweet potato mushroom penne is packed with flavor and will surely become your favorite pasta dish.
Recipe: Sweet Potato Mushroom Penne
6.Spinach Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
Enjoy all the flavors of the ultimate comfort dish without the meat!
Recipe: Spinach Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
7.Garlic Veggie Rotini Pasta
Delicious and healthy — what more could you want!
Recipe: Garlic Veggie Rotini Pasta
8.Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes & Basil
You can't go wrong with a simple but tasty angel hair with tomatoes and basil dish.
9.Farfalle with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Goat Cheese
Mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese never tasted better!
10.One-Pot Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
More flavor, less cleanup.
Recipe: One-Pot Red Pepper Pasta
11.Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli
These warm and hearty pockets of flavor will leave your family wanting more!
Recipe: Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli
12.Lentil & Mushroom Ragu
Instead of a beef ragu, try this lentil and mushroom ragu for the same amount of flavor and twice the amount of vegetables.
Recipe: Lentil & Mushroom Ragu
13.One-Pot Vegan Orecchiette
This pasta dish is light but filling and totally vegan. It'll surely become a household favorite!
Recipe: One-Pot Vegan Orecchiette
14.Zucchini & Lemon Spaghetti
Topped with plenty of lemon zest and Parmesan.
Recipe: Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti
15.Easy Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi may seem difficult to make, but it's fairly easy. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to prepare several gnocchi dishes that your family will enjoy.
Recipe: Easy Homemade Potato Gnocchi
16.Whole Wheat Fusilli with Roasted Butternut Squash
Filled to the brim with delicious vegetables, this pasta dish will surely remind you of autumn in a skillet.
17.One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and delicious — what more could you ask for in a pasta dinner!
Recipe: One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
18.Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato, Ricotta, and Spinach
Simple and delicious.
Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes, Ricotta, and Spinach
19.Spinach Stuffed Shells
Perfect for meal preppers, these spinach and cheese-stuffed shells can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months for whenever you need a lazy meal.
Recipe: Spinach Stuffed Shells
20.Roasted Eggplant Pasta
Roasted eggplant not only adds great texture to pasta but also makes it more filling. If you're looking to save time in the kitchen, just grab your favorite store-bought marinara sauce.
Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Pasta
21.One-Pot Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac
There's no meat in this chili mac, but a mixture of canned green chiles, corn, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans makes it extra filling and protein packed.
22.Easy One-pot Mac ‘n’ Cheese
You can never go wrong with a warm bowl of mac 'n' cheese to satisfy your tastebuds.
Recipe: Easy One-pot Mac 'n' Cheese
23.Spinach Artichoke Penne Pasta
The creaminess of spinach artichoke dip paired with the heartiness of the pasta makes this the perfect meatless pasta recipe that your entire family is bound to enjoy.
Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Penne Pasta
24.Mushroom Stroganoff
Instead of calling for sliced beef like a traditional stroganoff, this vegetarian-friendly version uses baby bella mushrooms simmered in a umami-packed gravy.
Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff
25.Creamed Spinach Mac 'n' Cheese
Creamy spinach meets indulgent mac 'n' cheese in this comfort food mash-up that the whole family will devour.
Recipe: Creamed Spinach Mac 'n' Cheese
26.Low-Carb Zucchini "Ravioli"
It’s the lighter, more every-day-friendly version of your favorite comfort food.
Recipe: Low-Carb Zucchini "Ravioli"
What are some of your favorite meatless pasta recipes to make at home? Feel free to leave them in the comments below!
This article contains content originally curated by Hannah Loewentheil.