22 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

Looking for easy weeknight recipes that cut back on meat? These delicious vegetarian pastas are SO easy to prepare! Our collection of pasta recipes is perfect if you want to add more meat-free recipes to your weekly dinner rotation or if you’re cutting out meat for good! Try our Tomato Spinach Ravioli bake or simple lemon ricotta macaroni and prepare to get rave reviews at home, even from meat-eaters!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Sep 30, 2025

1. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

This Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta recipe is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Filled with fresh vegetables this vegetarian pasta recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This 30-minute creamy mushroom pasta is the perfect weeknight indulgence for any pasta lover!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms

One-pot garlic parmesan pasta skillet with spinach and mushrooms is super delicious and quick to make. This pasta recipe is the ultimate win for easy weeknight dinners
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad

Orzo pasta, tangy feta, and fresh spinach combine to create a light and refreshing salad. Tossed with a zesty dressing, this orzo salad is perfect for lunch or a summertime picnic!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet

This parmesan spinach mushroom pasta skillet is super quick and impossible to mess up - The ultimate win for vegetarian weeknight dinners!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Easy Tomato Spinach Ravioli Bake

This tomato spinach ravioli bake is rich and nourishing and makes an excellent main dish for a family dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta will leave you feeling satisfied and happy with its hearty flavors.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Orzo Pasta Salad

A light and refreshing orzo pasta salad with capers, bell peppers, cheese, and a light dressing. You'll love this cold orzo pasta salad recipe for potlucks, picnics, and outdoor parties!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy tortellini soup with sun-dried tomato and spinach is perfect for cold nights. Need a cozy dinner in less than 30 minutes? Try our tortellini soup recipe!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce

This tortellini recipe is the pasta dish that's the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner prayers!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Pasta is quick and easy to throw together in no time. You'll enjoy this creamy pesto pasta recipe any night of the week!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

This spicy garlic butter pasta recipe is another quick pasta dinner with a ton of flavor!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Creamy French Onion Tortellini {One-Pot}

Try this amazing French onion tortellini pasta recipe with a savory cream sauce and caramelized onions for a quick and easy one-post pasta dinner your family will love!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles {15 Minute}

This peanut butter noodles recipe is the perfect option to satisfy your Asian take-out food cravings! The spicy peanut butter noodles are ready in just a couple of minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Easy Corn Avocado Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
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17. Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach

Our cheesy mushroom ravioli casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. The best ravioli pasta casserole ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Creamy Spinach Orzo Pasta

This creamy orzo pasta recipe with spinach is a family favorite for weeknight dinners!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Spring Roll Noodle Salad

This easy noodle salad recipe is packed with vitamins and perfect for spring nights.
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20. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta

This broccoli stir fry recipe with pasta cannot get easier or quicker! It's loaded with flavor and ready in less than 30mn.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Lemon Ricotta Pasta

This lemon ricotta pasta is a sure-fire winner of a dish – Only 5 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes or less!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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