15 Plant-Based Pasta Dishes

Eating completely plant-based just got so much easier. Who says comfort food needs egg-based pasta or a heavy cream sauce? Not only are cashews the new go-to, but you can buy vegan pasta at the store for simple assembly.

Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta With Broccoli

“Everyone thinks I’m a gourmet cook when I make this, and they can’t believe it’s vegan.”

-Laceyarteaga

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

“This is a light and silky sauce made from cauliflower. It's not as rich as a classic Alfredo sauce, but it's still creamy and delicious to pour over pasta!”

-Izy Hossack

Vegan Pasta Bolognese

A perfect meaty substitute — mushrooms and lentils! Just like a typical lentil chili, but transformed into an Italian classic — bolognese!

Vegan Veggie Lasagna

"I mixed together the tofu and veggie mixture in a sauce pan and put it on spaghetti. It was delicious!”

-omJane

Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese

“A creamy cashew-based sauce which gets it’s gooey texture from blended potato! I like to top it with breadcrumbs and send it for a brief grilling in the oven to crisp them up.”

-Izy Hossack

Vegan Pesto Sauce

“A basil pesto sauce that’s both vegan and yummy!”

-Jeannette 108

"cheesy" Vegan Lasagna

"This recipe was amazing! I had it for dinner with guests and everyone loved it. I couldn’t believe a vegan dish tasted this good, and it wasn't heavy like most Italian dishes are!”

-Vinophile

Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

"Creamy and satisfying, this mac and cheese recipe gives one a rush of euphoric satisfaction! You can barely tear yourself away from this delightful concoction, both filling and just satisfying overall.”

-John Beam

Vegan Speedy Alfredo-Style Sauce

“Fantastic! This is a definite keeper. I ate this with butternut squash ravioli. They went great together!”

-the80srule

Creamy Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta

"Newly vegan and have been looking for something to satisfy my dairy craving. This absolutely did the trick! It was delicious and felt like I was eating something creamy and off limits.”

-Mel_C

Vegan Lasagne

“I made this last night and it was so nice. My husband loved it as well!”

-cakeinmyface

Vegan Pasta Alla Norma Eggplant Pasta

“Fast and easy to do when you get home from work! We love eggplant.”

-Princapessa

Vegan Pumpkin Penne

“This recipe was so easy to make, and filling! The sauce was so creamy, it coated the pasta perfectly.”

-Meghan at Food.com

Vegan Baked Ziti

“A great dinner for busy nights with ingredients that I have on hand.”

-KMuchetti

Vegan Spaghetti

“A delicious vegan spaghetti. None of the ingredients contain meat or meat byproducts in them. I actually thought of this recipe myself!”

-Cassie Hunsicker

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