CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

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!



jump to the recipes


meatless pasta recipe finder

 
Enter a word or two in the box to find recipes within the meatless pasta section. You can search the title, ingredients, or entire recipe by selecting the appropriate option.

Recipes  /   meatless pasta
recipe for angel hair pasta and stewed tomatoes

Angel Hair Pasta And Stewed Tomatoes

This recipe for angel hair pasta and stewed tomatoes and broccoli is a quick and easy way to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 angel hair with pink tomato sauce and peas

Angel Hair With Pink Tomato Sauce And Peas

Made with parmesan cheese, angel hair pasta, plum tomatoes, olive or vegetable oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, frozen peas, roasted red peppers, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for portobello mushrooms with pappardelle

Portobello Mushrooms With Pappardelle

Made with parsley, egg pasta, portobello mushrooms, olive oil, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, tomato paste, white or red wine, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fettuccine with spinach ricotta sauce

Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce

Made with frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, ground nutmeg, fresh basil, salt and pepper, fettuccine pasta, green onions...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

get our recipe newsletters!
Get our daily recipe newsletter!

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!


recipe for pasta timbale

Pasta Timbale

Made with crushed plum tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, all-purpose flour, eggs, olive oil, baby Italian eggplants

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 lazy pierogi casserole

Lazy Pierogi Casserole

Made with onion, lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, egg, onion salt, Cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pasta con brio

Pasta Con Brio

Made with pasta sauce, dry white wine, spaghetti, broccoli florets, zucchini, red bell pepper, ripe olives, Parmesan, Romano or feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 summer vegetable casserole

Summer Vegetable Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, fresh basil, fresh oregano, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, milk, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for angel hair pasta with asparagus

Angel Hair Pasta With Asparagus

Made with black pepper, water, asparagus, butter, heavy cream, angel hair pasta, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 smashed garlic broccoli pasta

Smashed Garlic Broccoli Pasta

Made with broccoli crowns, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, salt, white wine, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with garden fresh pistachio cream sauce

Pasta With Garden Fresh Pistachio Cream Sauce

Made with fettucine pasta, cream or half-and-half, fresh basil, salt, white pepper, pistachios, carrots, zucchini

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for artichoke baked ziti

Artichoke Baked Ziti

Made with bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, paprika, ziti pasta, artichokes, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zucchini and red pesto pasta

Zucchini And Red Pesto Pasta

Made with salt and pepper, red pesto, basil, penne pasta, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, dried red chili, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach radiatore

Spinach Radiatore

Made with salt, lemon juice, radiatore pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, spinach, vegetable or chicken stock

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 linguine with spinach

Linguine With Spinach

Made with fresh spinach, butter, flour, milk, salt, white pepper, ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, linguine

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 wild mushroom cannelloni with basil alfredo sauce

Wild Mushroom Cannelloni With Basil Alfredo Sauce

Made with green onions, roasted red bell peppers, balsamic vinegar, parsley, fresh oregano, dried oregano, fresh thyme, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 acini de pepe with spinach and feta

Acini De Pepe With Spinach And Feta

Made with lemon, feta, acini di pepe or orzo pasta, butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, scallions, chopped frozen spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simple spicy pasta

Simple Spicy Pasta

Made with cheese, linguine, olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, chopped tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 vermicelli with ricotta cream sauce

Vermicelli With Ricotta Cream Sauce

Made with white pepper, coarse salt, ricotta cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, nutmeg, chives, scallion, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 linguine with ricotta and artichokes

Linguine With Ricotta And Artichokes

Made with pepper, salt, linguine pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, dried oregano, white wine, ricotta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker red beans and pasta

Slow Cooker Red Beans And Pasta

Made with fresh parsley, red beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic, spiral pasta, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for campanelle pasta with tomatoes and greek cheese

Campanelle Pasta with Tomatoes and Greek Cheese

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, campanelle pasta, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, dried basil, ricotta salata or feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, sea...

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 sauteed arugula and beans over orecchiette

Sauteed Arugula And Beans Over Orecchiette

Made with orecchiette pasta, salt, olive oil, garlic, arugula, cannellini beans, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne with tomatoes, mint and sage

Penne With Tomatoes, Mint And Sage

Made with Romano cheese, balsamic or red wine vinegar, olive oil, tomato sauce, water, penne pasta, red pepper flakes, tomato, fresh sage, fresh mint

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 italian pasta and peas

Italian Pasta And Peas

Made with Romano or Parmesan cheese, shell pasta, peas, olive oil, basil, mint, oregano, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes

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

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 rice fettucini with coconut tahini sauce

Rice Fettucini With Coconut Tahini Sauce

Made with cilantro or Italian parsley, gomasio, sugar, brown rice fettuccini or Pad Thai noodles, coconut milk, tahini, soy sauce, agave nectar

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 capellini caprese

Capellini Caprese

Made with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, capellini or spaghetti pasta, Italian salad dressing, onion, garlic, grape or cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 linguine with mushrooms, sage, and brown butter

Linguine with Mushrooms, Sage, and Brown Butter

Made with butter, mushrooms, shallots, sage, salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, linguine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy orzo and asparagus

Creamy Orzo And Asparagus

Made with Romano cheese, milk, salt, orzo pasta, butter, green onions, Canadian bacon, asparagus spears, lemon pepper

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 pasta with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar

Pasta With Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Balsamic Vinegar

Made with mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bow tie pasta with broccoli, garlic, and lemon

Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli, Garlic, And Lemon

Made with Parmesan cheese, broccoli, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, bow tie pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby spinach and bow ties

Baby Spinach And Bow Ties

Made with Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper seasoning blend, bow tie pasta, olive oil, garlic, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon juice, kalamata or black olives

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 linguine with artichokes, tomatoes and parsley

Linguine With Artichokes, Tomatoes And Parsley

Made with salt and black pepper, linguine, Parmesan cheese, butter, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.