15 Vegan Italian Pasta Recipes
Love Italian food but want to keep it plant-based? These 15 vegan Italian pasta recipes bring all the bold, authentic flavors of Italy—without any dairy or meat!
From rich, tomato-based classics to creamy cashew Alfredo, zesty pesto, and hearty vegetable-loaded dishes, these recipes prove that you don’t need cheese or meat for an incredible Italian meal.
Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of pasta alla Norma, a spicy arrabbiata, or a decadent mushroom truffle pasta, these dishes are packed with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and other Italian staples.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or meal prepping, these vegan Italian pasta recipes will have you coming back for seconds. Buon appetito! 🍝✨
1- Gluten Free Pasta with Vegan Bolognese
One pot pasta is probably one of the best inventions of modern times. The Instant Pot has made it better, even for gluten free pasta which as a reputation for being notoriously not the best.
This recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
2- Mushroom & Lentil Pasta Sauce (Vegan Ragu)
This lentil and mushroom ragu recipe is a hearty lentil pasta sauce that will leave even the hungriest eaters satisfied. Serve this vegan ragu over your favorite noodles!
3- SPAGHETTI ALL’ASSASSINA
Spaghetti all’assassina, aka assassin’s spaghetti, is a popular cult recipe from Bari in Puglia which was featured on Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy series.
4- Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or holiday gatherings.
5- Vegan Feta Pasta
This vegan feta pasta recipe takes the viral baked feta trend and turns it totally dairy free but just as delicious.
6- Vegan Pasta E Fagioli
You’ll love this incredible vegan pasta soup aka Pasta E Fagioli. It’s vegan, gluten-free, high in protein, quick to prepare and suitable for the whole family!
7- EGGPLANT PASTA
Eggplant Pasta (Pasta alla Norma) is a mouthwatering vegetarian pasta rich in quintessential Italian flavors. It features al dente pasta dressed in a hearty tomato sauce with pan-fried eggplant and fresh herbs.
Make this filling pasta in under 30 minutes for weeknights and entertaining!
8- Romanesco Pasta
This romanesco pasta is one of those easy Italian pasta recipes I grew up with in Sicily and I still make it on a weekly basis!
9- Pasta with Peas
This easy pasta with peas recipe is one of my favorite traditional Italian pasta recipes. It’s originally from Naples, but every Italian family has its own version.
10- Vegan Pasta Puttanesca
This Vegan Pasta Puttanesca is a simple Italian pasta dish featuring olives, capers, garlic, and tomatoes for a pantry-friendly meal that comes together quickly!
11- Red Pesto Tofu Pasta
This pesto tofu pasta recipe brings you an incredibly flavorful dish with very little effort. The star is the sun-dried tomato pesto sauce that only takes 5 minutes to make.
Paired with some marinated tofu, this vegan tofu pesto pasta can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes.
12- Vegan Spinach Lasagna
This easy vegan spinach lasagna recipe features a savory marinara sauce and a rich spinach tofu ricotta filling. It will surely satisfy you and leave you feeling full and content. So why wait?
13- Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Try this vegan Alfredo sauce for a simple, dairy-free spin on a classic Italian favorite. With only 4 ingredients and extremely easy prep work, this recipe turns out ultra-creamy, decadent, and indulgent. It’s the perfect sauce for your favorite pasta!
14- Lentil Bolognese
Try lentil Bolognese for a meat-free twist on a classic Italian dish! Hearty cremini mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and protein-packed lentils are combined in a rich tomato sauce, creating a heartwarming meal.
15- Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
This Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is truly the best of all time! It’s made with just a handful of ingredients and only one pot needed. Finish with cracked black pepper and your favorite fresh herbs for a creamy, delicious meal the whole family will love.
