9 Comforting Plant-Based Pasta Recipes

Pasta dishes make the world go round. Spaghetti, olive oil and garlic is enough to make your tastebuds sing with delight. 

What’s great about pasta is that you don’t need expert cooking skills or knowledge to make it taste good, and honestly, you don’t need much time either.

From a protein-packed bolognese to a creamy, indulgent carbonara, the following pasta recipes will no doubt get you in the mood to cook up something tasty.  

By: Better Nature

Method: Frying, Boiling

Difficulty: Beginner

Everyone has a go-to bolognese recipe, and this might very well be your new one. Spaghetti bolognese is the ideal midweek meal as it requires minimal prep and cooking time. Instead of using veggies or fake mince, Better Nature has created a version using their nutritious tempeh mince - yum! Recipe here.

By: The Coconut Collaborative

Method: Blending, Boiling, Roasting

Difficulty: Beginner

You could not ask for a more simplistic and cost-effective dish than pesto pasta. I like to keep pine nuts in the cupboard along with a bushy basil plant on my window sill so that I can have pesto pasta whenever I please! Recipe here.

By: Bonsan

Method: Blending, Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

Sometimes life gets busy, but you can rely on Bonsan’s Tortelloni to save the day. Making the almond Alfredo sauce from scratch takes no time at all - it’s the perfect meal for when you don’t feel like cooking. Recipe here.

By: Explore Cuisine

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Is there a more ideal date night pasta dish than mushroom fettuccine? If you’re a fan of mushrooms, don’t be afraid to add a variety, from shiitake to oyster! They’ll add a delicious meatiness to the dish. Recipe here.

By: Vivera

Method: Boiling, Cooking, Frying

Difficulty: Beginner

Meatball pasta is a classic and hits the spot when you have a craving for something meaty. All you need is a simple tomato sauce and al dente pasta shapes to complement the Vivera meatballs. Recipe here.

By: MunchPost

Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

Do you remember when this pasta dish was all over the internet? I certainly do. This internet-famous dish is traditionally known as penne alla vodka, but you can use whichever pasta shapes you like - just make sure they hold the sauce well. Recipe here.

By: Sproud

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Get your mushroom fix with this super simple chanterelle pasta that can be ready in under 30 minutes! Recipe here.

By: Bit of the Good Stuff

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Add a modern-day twist to this popular Italian dish by omitting the meat, dairy, and eggs! As a result, not only will this version rival its traditional counterpart when it comes to creamy deliciousness, but it beats it hands down when it comes to nutritional goodness. Recipe here.

By: GreenVie Foods

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Pair delicious veggies with a tomato-ey sauce and Italian seasonings, and you get this marvellous dish that you can whip up in less than an hour. Don’t forget the vegan mozzarella! Recipe here.