These recipes are all sans made without meat or poultry, but brimming with flavor from veggies, beans, herbs and nuts. This pesto spaghetti is a great place to start. Take pesto next level with the combination of kale and pistachios. This pasta recipe boasts 12 grams of fiber per serving.

Nutritious swaps for pasta, veggie add-ins and lower fats cheeses make this flavorful pasta dish unexpectedly healthy.

Adding veggies to pasta casseroles isn’t "sneaky," but a sensible way to add flavor, color and cell-protecting antioxidants to a balanced meal. This lasagna is the perfect example.

This surprisingly amazing combo of cauliflower, raisins and pasta makes this healthy pasta dish a huge hit, plus it’s ready in 30 minutes or less.

Another spin on a classic pesto: Walnuts bring the heart healthy omega-3 fats, while cruciferous veggies like broccoli offer cancer-fighting benefits. The match up of broccoli, pasta and cheese is heaven on a plate.

Delicate strands of pasta, seasoned simply with lemon and Parmesan: you will be shocked how delicious this recipe is. Serve with grilled vegetables or a large salad for an added nutrient boost.

Made extra veggies the star of the sauce! Zucchini and canned tomatoes are simmered down (which boosts the lycopene — a powerful phytochemical) and tossed with quick-cooking capellini pasta.

Canned beans are a great way to up the plant-based protein in a vegetarian pasta dish. Fresh tomatoes and garlic complete this light, yet satisfying meal.

Swiss chard is an under-utilized leafy green veggie that is bursting with vitamins and minerals. The bitter flavor and pleasantly chewy texture (use the leaves and the stems!) is a paired with nutty whole wheat pasta, briny olives, acidic tomatoes and tangy pecorino cheese.

This famously high calorie dish can be made a bit lighter with the help of lower fat milk and cheeses. Fresh herbs, lemon and garlic punch up the flavor for virtually no extra calories.

A vegan spin on the ultimate pasta classic. Soy protein like soy stacks up similar to meat in the protein department and can easily be made into the most cravable meat-less meat balls.

For vegetarians that enjoy fish, crab is a wonderful lean protein source to toss with pasta, chilies, garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs.

The ultimate summer salad made with a creamy homemade dressing and plenty of fresh summer veggies.