Our favorite vegetarian pasta recipes for maximum comfort food vibes (while being pretty healthy too!)

Our favorite dinners are the kind that can be eaten from a bowl, optimally on the couch while we decompress from the day. They’re cozy and warming and maybe even a little heavy in carbs. And when it’s a dinner like that we crave, pasta is the answer.
So we’ve rounded up our favorite vegetarian pasta recipes to give you some inspiration! While many of these are pasta in the traditional sense (the gnocchis and macaronis and lasagnas), we’ve also included a few vegetable pastas, like zucchini noodles.
So whether you’re watching your carbs or are ready to dive head first into a bowl of carb laden spaghetti, we’ve got you covered.
You can also check out our full archive of pasta recipes and Italian recipes for more deliciousness.
Vegetable Baked Ziti
This vegetable-packed vegetarian Baked Ziti is the ultimate weeknight dinner. With sautéed veggies and spinach ricotta, it’s a healthy comfort food you’ll feel good about diving into.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Fluffy, tender, and melt in your mouth with a buttery sage and rosemary sauce.
Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto
This spiralized zucchini pasta is tossed in creamy basil and avocado pesto to make a deliciously low carb and gluten-free dinner!
Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
When the mac and cheese cravings hit, this lightened up Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe will do the trick (and it’s ready on the stove in under 30 minutes!)
Vegetarian Lasagna
Made using classic, authentic ingredients like veggies, marinara, and bechamel. It only requires 15 minutes of prep time and is a real treat!
Sweet Potato Fettuccine in Gorgonzola Sauce
This Sweet Potato Fettuccine recipe is tossed in gorgonzola and cranberries to create a decadent, gluten-free pasta dish that’s full of flavor.
Asparagus Noodles with Pesto
Zucchini noodles are cool and all, but have you tried asparagus noodles? Like bright green fettuccine, this asparagus pasta makes a delicious low carb dinner!
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
This homemade marinara sauce is made ultra-simply from scratch with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. No cans here, just delicious, fresh from the garden tomato sauce!
Spiralized Zucchini Caprese Salad in a Jar
This Spiralized Zucchini Caprese Salad in a Jar is a healthy, on-the-go twist to a Mediterranean favorite, complete with fresh pesto and mozzarella.
Butternut Squash Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
This spiralized bowl of butternut squash pasta is creamy, cheesy, and so mouth-watering! With a gorgonzola cream sauce, dried cranberries, and toasted pine nuts, this is a simple yet dreamy bowl of noodles that you’ll be making all winter!
Eggplant Lasagna
Ready to make a delicious vegetable-based lasagna? Try this easy vegetarian eggplant lasagna recipe (it’s totally grain and gluten-free)!
Asian Carrot Noodles
Quick and healthy Asian carrot noodles with a delicious combination of hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger! A unique and delicious low carb dinner.
Chimichurri Orzo Salad
This Chimichurri Orzo Salad is tossed in a simple herby dressing, loaded with veggies, sprinkled with feta cheese (and all in under 15 minutes!)
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is an ultra-easy keto recipe that can be made in just 15 minutes!
Kimchi Udon Noodles
For a perfect Korean dish sure to fill your belly with comfort and delight, try kimchi udon noodles! This 20 minute recipe requires just 9 ingredients and is incredibly easy to prepare.
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