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Meatless or Vegetarian Pasta

Meatless or Vegetarian Pasta

Meatless pasta recipes make great side dishes or vegetarian entrees. Recipes can be light like a simple parmesan pasta or hearty like baked pasta loaded with tomatoes, cream and five different cheeses! We have everything from meatless spaghetti, simple noodles, and vegetarian ravioli. Enjoy!



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recipe for broccoli & sun-dried tomato fusilli

Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Fusilli

Made with Parmesan cheese, fusilli pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, fresh thyme, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom and spinach pasta

Mushroom And Spinach Pasta

Mushrooms and spinach make this a healthy dish you'll feel great about, garlic and onions provide wonderful base flavor, and parmesan on top sets the pasta off just right.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white wine pesto pasta

White Wine Pesto Pasta

Want a quick and easy pasta sauce? This recipe combines pesto sauce, onion, and white wine for a gourmet-tasting sauce that's ready in minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fettuccine pomodoro

Fettuccine Pomodoro

This recipe is proof that a few awesome ingredients can totally transform a dish. Parmesan and fresh basil turn simple fettuccine and sauce from something to eat into something to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for macaroni and tomatoes

Macaroni And Tomatoes

The splash of balsamic vinegar and pinch of sugar in the tomato and macaroni dish makes all the difference.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for 15 minute parmesan pasta

15 Minute Parmesan Pasta

This simple dish is made with your choice of pasta, garlic, olive oil, and lots of fresh Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for aunt sadie's savory kugel

Aunt Sadie's Savory Kugel

Buttered noodles baked with eggs, onion, and sour cream make this classic kugel. Perfect as part of a holiday spread, or whenever the kugel craving strikes you.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vermicelli lo mein

Vermicelli Lo Mein

An easy Asian-style side dish made with fresh veggies and vermicelli pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aglio e olio (pasta with garlic and oil)

Aglio E Olio (Pasta With Garlic And Oil)

Pasta is tossed with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese for a fancy sounding dish that's actually a cinch to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta in jack daniel's sauce

Pasta in Jack Daniel's Sauce

Making pasta in Jack Daniel's sauce is an easy way to add some extra flavor. This recipe is perfect for those who like their pasta with a little bit of a bite!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cavatappi with lemon parmesan cream

Cavatappi With Lemon Parmesan Cream

There's nothing like a plate of beautifully coated pasta, and this curly cavatappi covered in a creamy melange of lemon, tomato, and parmesan tastes as good as it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angel hair pasta with spinach

Angel Hair Pasta With Spinach

The pasta isn't the only angelic thing about this dish. Pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan bring loads of fresh flavor to noodles and sauteed spinach.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for do-ahead mostaccioli

Do-ahead Mostaccioli

This do-ahead pasta dish comes to the rescue with layers of pasta, creamy tomato sauce and cheese that are ready to pop in the oven whenever you need!

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for conchiglie con tutto giardino (pasta with garden vegetables)

Conchiglie Con Tutto Giardino (Pasta with Garden Vegetables)

Made with fresh basil, basil, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, dry white wine or water, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lemon basil pasta

Lemon Basil Pasta

Lemony pasta is a welcome alternative to heavy, tomato sauce-laden noodles. The trifecta of basil, lemon juice, and parmesan makes a light yet flavorful dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach parmesan orzo

Spinach Parmesan Orzo

This stunning green orzo is tasty and healthy. Spinach puree with olive oil and garlic dresses up the orzo along with grated parmesan.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with morel mushroom cream sauce

Pasta With Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce

Morel mushrooms with leeks, parsley and cream make a wonderful dinner out of some linguine or capellini.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked stuffed shells

Baked Stuffed Shells

A simple, meatless pasta dish made with jumbo pasta shells, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, Mozzarella, and your favorite pasta sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetable lo mein

Vegetable Lo Mein

Serve this simple dish as a side or entree. You can use any thin pasta in it and change up the veggies as desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with white mushroom sauce

Pasta with White Mushroom Sauce

Butter sauteed mushrooms with parsley, white wine, and cream go perfect over pasta. There's wine in the creamy pasta sauce, so you might as well enjoy a glass on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for purple pasta

Purple Pasta

Looking for a pasta that doesn't blend in? Try this colorful purple pasta made with beets and topped with roasted garlic and Parmesan. It's as tasty as it is eye-catching.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta and spinach with feta cheese and olives

Pasta and Spinach With Feta Cheese And Olives

Made with black olives, feta cheese, pasta, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek artichoke pasta

Greek Artichoke Pasta

Made with lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, plum tomatoes, pasta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ziti baked with spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda

Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda

The ziti is cooked to perfection, the spinach and tomatoes add a healthy touch, and the whole dish is topped off with a sprinkling of smoky gouda...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy zucchini with linguine

Creamy Zucchini With Linguine

Diced zucchini is sauteed with garlic and crushed red pepper, then mixed with a white sauce, pasta, and parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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