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Meatless or Vegetarian Pasta

Meatless or Vegetarian Pasta

Meatless pasta recipes make great side dishes or vegetarian entrees. Recipes can be light like a simple parmesan pasta or hearty like baked pasta loaded with tomatoes, cream and five different cheeses! We have everything from meatless spaghetti, simple noodles, and vegetarian ravioli. Enjoy!



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recipe for conchiglie con tutto giardino (pasta with garden vegetables)

Conchiglie Con Tutto Giardino (Pasta with Garden Vegetables)

Made with fresh basil, basil, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, dry white wine or water, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pasta and spinach with feta cheese and olives

Pasta and Spinach With Feta Cheese And Olives

Made with black olives, feta cheese, pasta, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ziti baked with spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda

Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda

The ziti is cooked to perfection, the spinach and tomatoes add a healthy touch, and the whole dish is topped off with a sprinkling of smoky gouda...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for potato gnocchi with spicy tomato sauce

Potato Gnocchi with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Gnocchi is covered in a blanket of simmered tomatoes with a kick of cayenne pepper and sprinkles of thyme.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy spinach pasta pie

Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, frozen creamed spinach, spaghetti pasta, vegetable oil, eggs, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, half and half

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for spinach parmesan orzo

Spinach Parmesan Orzo

This stunning green orzo is tasty and healthy. Spinach puree with olive oil and garlic dresses up the orzo along with grated parmesan.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and basil

Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts And Basil

Made with Pecorino-Romano cheese, red chili flakes, fettuccine pasta, kosher salt, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marshall fields marketplace deli wisconsin cheese and pasta

Marshall Fields Marketplace Deli Wisconsin Cheese and Pasta

Made with kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, spiral pasta, whipping cream, sharp white cheddar cheese, ground mustard, Worcestershire...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pasta with marinara sauce and ricotta

Pasta With Marinara Sauce And Ricotta

Made with penne pasta or ziti, flat-leaf parsley, black pepper, bacon, onion, red pepper flakes, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for countryhouse pasta with orange cream sauce

Countryhouse Pasta With Orange Cream Sauce

Made with fresh parsley, salt, white pepper, Parmesan cheese, bow ties, butter, button mushrooms, orange zest, heavy cream, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden pasta with broccoli

Olive Garden Pasta With Broccoli

Made with pasta shells, olive oil, broccoli florets, garlic, green onions, mushrooms, parsley, Parmesan cheese, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked ditalini with three cheeses

Baked Ditalini with Three Cheeses

Made with margarine, bread crumbs, medium pasta shape, skim milk, ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat pasta house's pasta con broccoli

Copycat Pasta House's Pasta Con Broccoli

Made with Parmesan cheese, noodles, half and half, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with spinach and potatoes

Pasta With Spinach And Potatoes

Made with garlic, olive oil, potato, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh spinach, water, tomato sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spanish macaroni

Spanish Macaroni

Made with bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, butter, ground beef, salt and pepper, tomato soup, cheese, macaroni pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arizona skillet dinner

Arizona Skillet Dinner

Made with elbow macaroni, corn, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bow ties with palomino sauce

Bow Ties With Palomino Sauce

Made with bow tie pasta, butter, onion, garlic, banana pepper, all-purpose flour, milk, heavy whipping cream, salt, marinara sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked ziti with broccoli

Baked Ziti With Broccoli

Made with heavy cream, ziti, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for artichoke cannelloni with lemon bechamel sauce

Artichoke Cannelloni With Lemon Bechamel Sauce

Made with flour, butter or margarine, artichokes, lemons, cannelloni, mozzarella cheese, milk, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden's capellini primavera

Olive Garden's Capellini Primavera

Made with garlic, water, beef bouillon granules, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground rosemary, angel hair pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pasta verdure

Pasta Verdure

Made with salt and pepper, fettuccine pasta, greens, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for paul newman's crispy pasta

Paul Newman's Crispy Pasta

Made with orecchiette, vegetable oil, garlic, broccoli florets, white wine, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, butter, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy mushroom-asparagus pasta toss

Creamy Mushroom-Asparagus Pasta Toss

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, Dijon mustard, milk, bow ties, ziti or other medium pasta, asparagus, mushrooms, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for alan alda's che cha

Alan Alda's Che Cha

Made with fusilli pasta, olive oil, Italian plum tomatoes, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for linguine with portobello mushrooms and broccoli

Linguine With Portobello Mushrooms And Broccoli

Made with fresh basil, linguine pasta, olive oil, garlic, broccoli florets, portobello mushrooms, dry white or red wine, chopped tomatoes, crushed red...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus pasta sauce with tomatoes

Asparagus Pasta Sauce With Tomatoes

Made with asparagus, garlic, olive oil or butter, fresh oregano, dried oregano, red chile pepper, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pasta and peas with zesty red sauce

Pasta and Peas with Zesty Red Sauce

Made with black olives, rotini or penne pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, plum tomatoes, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, frozen baby peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lazy perogie casserole for a crowd

Lazy Perogie Casserole For A Crowd

Made with salt and pepper, potatoes, lasagna noodles, butter, onions, longhorn or cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for angel hair pasta with asparagus in mushroom wine sauce

Angel Hair Pasta With Asparagus In Mushroom Wine Sauce

Made with fresh asparagus, scallions, garlic, fresh mushrooms, tomato, dried basil, dried oregano, white wine, black olives, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black kettle pasta with garlic butter

Black Kettle Pasta with Garlic Butter

Made with Parmesan cheese, angel hair pasta, butter, white wine, lemon juice, garlic, white pepper, garlic salt, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach lasagna

Spinach Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, pasta sauce, water, lasagna noodles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pastina

Pastina

Made with salt and pepper, eggs, Acini de Pepe or smallest pasta available, chicken broth, butter, Cheddar, Gruyere or other sharp cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fedelini pasta with butter and cheese

Fedelini Pasta With Butter And Cheese

Made with black pepper, salt, fedelini pasta, butter, chicken broth, hard cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta asciutta

Pasta Asciutta

Made with Parmesan cheese, fresh string beans, fettucine, tagliatelle or trenette pasta, olive oil, garlic, white onion, Idaho potatoes, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy fettuccine with sauteed mushrooms and wilted spinach

Spicy Fettuccine With Sauteed Mushrooms And Wilted Spinach

Made with shallots, white button mushrooms, paprika, white wine, salt, black pepper, fettuccine pasta, olive oil, garlic, red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta

Artichoke And Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Made with tomato, pepper, fettuccine, butter, garlic, sliced mushrooms, onion, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese-stuffed pasta shells

Cheese-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Made with egg, jumbo pasta shells, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, fresh basil, black pepper, ricotta or cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fettuccine with easy alfredo mushroom sauce

Fettuccine With Easy Alfredo Mushroom Sauce

Made with Alfredo-style pasta sauce, Madeira wine, fettuccine pasta, olive oil, onion, sliced fresh mushrooms, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angel hair with asparagus and tomatoes

Angel Hair with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Made with fresh basil, angel hair pasta, fresh asparagus, olive oil, garlic, Roma tomatoes, white wine, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for farfalle with snow peas and asparagus

Farfalle With Snow Peas And Asparagus

Made with farfalle pasta, olive oil, garlic, asparagus, snow peas, black pepper, kosher salt, Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ramen nachos

Ramen Nachos

Made with green onions, sour cream, beef ramen noodles, American processed cheese, chili, corn chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angel hair pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers

Angel Hair Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, And Capers

Made with fresh basil, goat cheese, angel hair or capellini pasta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, salt and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black forrest inn's spaetzle

Black Forrest Inn's Spaetzle

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian pasta stir-fry

Italian Pasta Stir-fry

Made with salt, linguine, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, parsley, oil, garlic, dried basil, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy pasta florentine

Creamy Pasta Florentine

Made with ground nutmeg, chicken bouillon cubes, fettuccine pasta, frozen chopped spinach, water, cream cheese, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tortellini with roasted garlic sauce

Tortellini With Roasted Garlic Sauce

Made with hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh tortellini pasta, olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for orecchiette with asparagus, blue cheese and walnuts

Orecchiette With Asparagus, Blue Cheese And Walnuts

Made with walnuts, black pepper, salt, water, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, orecchiette pasta, asparagus, blue cheese, raspberry-flavored...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for greek spaghetti with spinach and cilantro

Greek Spaghetti With Spinach And Cilantro

Made with garlic, green onions, tomatoes, lemon zest, fresh spinach, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, angel hair pasta, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for capellini pasta with zucchini & yellow squash

Capellini Pasta With Zucchini & Yellow Squash

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, shallot, lemon, zucchini, yellow squash, capellini, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with white truffles, olive oil, parmesan and basil

Pasta With White Truffles, Olive Oil, Parmesan And Basil

Made with fresh basil, fresh white truffles, salt, white pepper, olive oil, Reggiano cheese, angel hair pasta, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cavatelli with brussels sprouts

Cavatelli With Brussels Sprouts

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, Brussels sprouts, cavatelli pasta, bacon, olive oil, lemon juice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked macaroni and tomatoes

Baked Macaroni and Tomatoes

Made with sugar, butter, salt and pepper, tomatoes, macaroni, cracker crumbs, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for casa mia's pasta puttanesca

Casa Mia's Pasta Puttanesca

Made with olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pepperoncini, anchovies, black olives, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli and garlic rigatoni

Broccoli and Garlic Rigatoni

Made with black pepper, rigatoni noodles, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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