Looking for a hearty and energizing meal? This list of Meatless Pasta Meals has a wide range of pasta dishes from cheesy to creamy to saucy to soup, to fill your family with whatever you fancy!
As an environmental scientist, I am always trying to make eco-conscious food choices. One easy way to improve your ecological footprint is by finding ways to enjoy more meatless meals.
Green tip: Industrial meat production has a huge impact on the environment, especially because of the amount of land it takes to sustain and its high amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
So, for pasta night, check out one of these meatless, but still filling and nutrient-dense pasta meals to do good for your tastebuds and the planet!
Hearty Meatless Pasta Meals
- Simple Meatless Lasagna (No Eggs)
- One-Dish Baked Goat Cheese Pasta
- Mouthwatering Rigatoni Burrata with Blistered Tomatoes
- Loaded Meatless Baked Ziti
- Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake
- Creamy Brie & Gouda Mac and Cheese (No-Bake!)
- 4-Ingredient Mushroom Pesto Pasta (One-Pot)
- Vegan One-Pot Pasta with Marinara Sauce
- Delicious Sherry Bow Tie Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
- One-Pot Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce
- The Cheesiest Indulgent Mac-n-Cheese
- Vegan Orzo Soup with Seasonal Veggies
- One-Pot Hummus Pasta with Basil (Vegan)
- Vegan Truffle Mac and Cheese
- One-Pot Mushroom Marsala Pasta
- 20-Minute Ricotta Pesto Pasta
- 5-Ingredient Burrata Pesto Pasta
- 25-Minute Orzo Pesto Salad
- One-Pot Mushroom Spinach Pasta with White Wine
- 2-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini
- Easy Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- 30-Minute Healing Pastina Soup
1. Simple Meatless Lasagna (No Eggs)
2. One-Dish Baked Goat Cheese Pasta
3. Mouthwatering Rigatoni Burrata with Blistered Tomatoes
4. Loaded Meatless Baked Ziti
5. Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake
6. Creamy Brie & Gouda Mac and Cheese (No-Bake!)
7. 4-Ingredient Mushroom Pesto Pasta (One-Pot)
8. Vegan One-Pot Pasta with Marinara Sauce
9. Delicious Sherry Bow Tie Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
10. One-Pot Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce
11. The Cheesiest Indulgent Mac-n-Cheese
12. Vegan Orzo Soup with Seasonal Veggies
13. One-Pot Hummus Pasta with Basil (Vegan)
14. Vegan Truffle Mac and Cheese
15. One-Pot Mushroom Marsala Pasta
16. 20-Minute Ricotta Pesto Pasta
17. 5-Ingredient Burrata Pesto Pasta
18. Orzo Pesto Salad
19. One-Pot Mushroom Spinach Pasta with White Wine
20. 2-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini (One Pot)
21. Easy Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
22. 30-Minute Healing Pastina Soup
I hope this list of Meatless Pasta Meals left you hungry for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dinner! If you’re still not sure where to start, I’ve included this 4-Ingredient Mushroom Pesto Pasta that is quick, easy, packed with flavor, and requires only one pot to come together!
20+ Hearty Meatless Pasta Meals, Including Mushroom Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta of choice (long or short)
- ¼ to ½ cup pasta water
- 8 ounces white or baby bella mushrooms
- 4 ounces pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the directions on the box. Before straining, make sure to conserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set pasta aside in a large bowl.
- Slice your mushrooms longways in 2-4 thin pieces, depending on their size. Add them to the pot with olive oil.
- Sautee mushrooms over medium heat until their juices release and they start to caramelize (5-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add the pasta back to the pot with the mushrooms. Add the pesto and toss.
- Assess the consistency. If it seems too thick and dense, add the pasta water about 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
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