25 Vegetarian Pastas That Make Dinnertime a Breeze

Pasta is one of those ingredients that we always have on hand in the pantry. And, although it works beautifully as a simple dish, it can be made even tastier with the addition of your favorite vegetables. Better yet, whether fresh or frozen, vegetables like kale, spinach, zucchini and carrots all shine when combined with pasta and a light drizzle of sauce — making it easy to get a satisfying vegetarian option on the table any night of the week. With so many great recipes, where do you start? We recommend this delicious baked pasta. It’s a wonderful Sunday dinner since it calls for homemade marinara. Simply let crushed tomatoes simmer with flavorful seasonings like fennel seeds, garlic, salt, pepper and torn basil and in a few minutes you’ll have a sauce that tastes like it took all day to make — and be well on your way to a dinner that’s sure to please.

Bolognese sauce is a pasta staple, so we love this recipe that puts a vegetarian spin on the classic. Assorted mushrooms take the place of meat, and they add a rich, hearty texture to the flavorful tomato sauce.

Roasted vegetables are the perfect way to pack nutrients into this delicious pasta. Made with roasted zucchini, asparagus, onions and tomatoes, it’s a healthy and versatile meal that can easily be swapped with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Cook the linguine until al dente and serve with grated pecorino romano.

A white wine and garlic sauce is the perfect base for this dish that uses gemelli pasta and fresh vegetables. Parmesan and torn basil add extra flavor, and chili flakes add just the right amount of spice.