Recipes and Cooking Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Meal Ideas 12 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes That Satisfy All Kinds of Cravings By Brierley Horton, MS, RD Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram Website Brierley Horton is a dietitian nutritionist, content creator and strategist, and avid mental health advocate. She is co-host and co-creator of the Happy Eating Podcast, a podcast that breaks down the connection between food and mental wellness. Brierley previously served as Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine and was the Nutrition Editor at EatingWell magazine for nearly a decade. She holds a master's degree in Nutrition Communications from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Her work regularly appears in Better Homes & Gardens, as well as EatingWell, LIVESTRONG.com, and TheKitchn, among others. Brierley is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a master's degree in Nutrition Communications. Her graduate degree is from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 6, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Whether you're looking to change up your usual pasta dinner night or want a meatless pasta dish option, our vegetarian pasta recipes are the answer. Choose something Italian-inspired, with a creamy sauce, or a hearty pasta bake, each of these recipes comes highly-recommended by home cooks. Be sure to read the ingredient lists closely and seek out vegetarian versions of items like Parmesan cheese, broths, etc. that may be meatless but not necessarily vegetarian-friendly. 01 of 12 Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Kale View Recipe Andy Lyons Creamy, cheesy, and studded with good-for-you kale, this pasta bake recipe is a cozy dinner for vegetarians and flexitarians. We simplify the prep and call for premade gnocchi, and you could make it even easier by using washed, bagged, trimmed kale. 02 of 12 Meatless Lasagna Pie View Recipe Christina Schmidhofer Turn classic lasagna on its head with our mile-high layers of noodles, vegetables, and cheesy goodness. Look for vegetarian Parmesan, or choose another hard, aged vegetarian cheese to substitute. A springform pan helps this impressive vegetarian recipe keep its form. Our Best Lasagna Recipes That Deliver Layers and Layers of Flavor 03 of 12 Butternut Squash Bake View Recipe Andy Lyons If you love a vegetarian lasagna but want to shake it up a bit, this creamy pasta bake is for you. Mascarpone (a mild, soft, butter-like cheese), panko breadcrumbs, and butternut squash all come together to elevate this vegetarian pasta dinner. 04 of 12 Orecchiette with Creamed Corn, Tomatoes, and Arugula View Recipe Andy Lyons Sweet corn, grape tomatoes, and arugula add bright flavor to this quick vegetarian pasta recipe. A creamy yet light sauce rounds out this easy pasta recipe. Look for a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan and skip the Pecorino Romano. 05 of 12 Roasted Vegetable Lasagna View Recipe Andy Lyons Meat lovers won't miss the meat in this savory veggie-packed lasagna recipe—hello mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots! Plus, it's deliciously cheesy thanks to cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan (though be sure to seek out vegetarian-friendly cheeses). 06 of 12 Lemon-Basil Pasta View Recipe Kate Mathis Sometimes pasta is synonymous with simple. And boy does this vegetarian pasta dinner recipe deliver! It calls for only five ingredients and the delicious sauce is just lemon, basil, and olive oil. Delicious Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes 07 of 12 Smoky Mushroom Stroganoff View Recipe Andy Lyons Meaty mushrooms in an easy-to-make creamy sauce top egg noodles for a hearty vegetarian twist on a classic Italian favorite. This vegetarian pasta recipe is healthy and quick—and comes together in under 20 minutes. Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dinners to Try Tonight 08 of 12 Cauliflower Gnocchi View Recipe Matthew Clark This vegetarian pasta recipe not only capitalizes on the cauliflower trend, but also ups your veggie count thanks to a combination of potato and cauliflower in the gnocchi. To make sure this recipe is truly vegetarian, look for a vegetarian Parmesan cheese. 09 of 12 Cheesy Shell-Stuffed Shells View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Forgo your regular mac and cheese for this over-the-top spin on the fan-favorite pasta dish. This creamy vegetarian pasta recipe stuffs cheesy mini shells inside jumbo shells and covers it in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce. These Top Mac and Cheese Recipes Are Gooey Perfection 10 of 12 Fettuccine Alfredo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Veggies View Recipe Blaine Moats We took this classic creamy Italian vegetarian pasta recipe and cranked it up a notch. Adding Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes make this Alfredo pasta dish anything but basic. Bonus: You can pull the impressive dish together in just 15 minutes. 11 of 12 Vegetable-Polenta Lasagna View Recipe Jason Donnelly This delicious vegetarian lasagna full of fresh and flavorful veggies has a twist: Instead of noodles, try using polenta, an Italian cornmeal commonly used in northern Italy. 12 of 12 Butternut Squash Lasagna View Recipe Andy Lyons This creamy vegetarian pasta bake is a dinner recipe the whole family will love. Tender butternut squash joins deliciously with fresh rosemary, cream, and Parmesan cheese (a vegetarian one, of course)—and no-boil noodles keep prep time a little shorter. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit