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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 creamy zucchini with linguine

Creamy Zucchini With Linguine

Diced zucchini is sauteed with garlic and crushed red pepper, then mixed with a white sauce, pasta, and parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cannelloni bellismo

Cannelloni Bellismo

Experience the authentic taste of Italy with our cannelloni bellismo recipe. Delicate pasta filled with a savory blend of chicken and spinach, bathed in a rich cream sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rigatoni with goat cheese sun dried tomatoes and kale

Rigatoni With Goat Cheese Sun Dried Tomatoes And Kale

Made with rigatoni pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper flakes, shallot, garlic, kale, dried oregano, salt, black pepper

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 filled agnolotti with tomato-basil sauce

Filled Agnolotti with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Agnolotti is stuffed squares of pasta such as ravioli. This version uses wonton wrappers that are stuffed with a spinach-ricotta filling for an easy pasta fix.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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

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 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 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 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 baked tomato spaghetti

Baked Tomato Spaghetti

Made with dry basil, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, salt and pepper, garlic, parsley, olive oil, spaghetti pasta, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 garlic-buttered pasta shells

Garlic-Buttered Pasta Shells

Made with black pepper, salt, pasta shells, garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 angel hair pasta with mushrooms and artichokes

Angel Hair Pasta With Mushrooms And Artichokes

Made with garlic, olive oil, chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, artichoke hearts, sweet vermouth, chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, parmesan...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 bowtie (farfalle) pasta with peas

Bowtie (Farfalle) Pasta with Peas

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, butter, farfalle pasta, olive oil, garlic, peas, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 pasta with ricotta, spinach and cream

Pasta With Ricotta, Spinach And Cream

Made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, spinach, ricotta cheese, pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 pasta verdure

Pasta Verdure

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 white bean, tomato and sage pasta

White Bean, Tomato and Sage Pasta

Made with salt and pepper, penne, olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes, dried sage, fresh sage, Great Northern beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 black forrest inn's spaetzle

Black Forrest Inn's Spaetzle

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water

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


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 eggplant and pasta pasticcio

Eggplant And Pasta Pasticcio

Made with mozzarella cheese, flour, tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, chili pepper, salt and pepper, olive oil, eggplant

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pasta with tomato and avocado

Pasta With Tomato And Avocado

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, cilantro, farfalle pasta, avocados, lime juice, lime zest, diced tomatoes, red onion, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pasta alla olio

Pasta Alla Olio

Made with Parmesan cheese, penne or fusilli pasta, garlic, olive oil, chicken stock, tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil, oregano, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne pasta with portobello pomodoro sauce

Penne Pasta With Portobello Pomodoro Sauce

Made with penne or ziti pasta, black pepper, Burgundy wine, marinara sauce, portobello mushrooms, olive oil

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 pappardelle with asparagus and blue cheese

Pappardelle With Asparagus And Blue Cheese

Made with pine nuts, black pepper, salt, asparagus, pappardelle pasta, half and half, gorgonzola cheese, green onion, lemon

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 spring butterflies (bow tie pasta with vegetables)

Spring Butterflies (Bow Tie Pasta With Vegetables)

Made with salt, fresh basil, pasta, butter, onion, asparagus, carrots, fresh thyme, vegetable stock, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angel hair with tomatoes,  basil and ricotta salata cheese

Angel Hair With Tomatoes, Basil And Ricotta Salata Cheese

Made with ricotta salata cheese, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, olive oil, garlic, Italian plum tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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