Most of us can agree that there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of vegan pasta at the end of a long workday! If you’re looking for time-saving, low budget vegan pasta recipes that by no means compromise on overall yum factor, this list is made just for you.
1. Vegan Carbonara
By Vegan On Board
Traditionally made with meat, cheese or cream, and eggs, Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the most un-vegan pastas out there! But try this vegan Carbonara which can be made in just 15 minutes. The smoked tofu pieces are like umami flavour bombs, and the smooth silken tofu is a magic ingredient that makes this a deliciously creamy pasta.
2. Vegan Pasta Salad With Cucumber
By Vegan Heaven
Loaded with crispy and juicy cucumbers in a creamy dill sauce, this light and refreshing cucumber pasta salad is perfect for your next picnic or potluck! The best part is, it comes together in just 15 minutes!
3. One Pot Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta
By Delicious Everyday
All you need is 15 minutes, a pot, and a handful of simple ingredients to make this super easy Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta! Do you want to go down the rabbit hole of creamy vegan pasta recipes? Here are 10 more recipes for you.
4. Vegan Rigatoni Pasta Alla Norma
By The Full Helping
This vegan Rigatoni pasta is saucy, satisfying, and so easy to make. Pasta Alla Norma is a Sicilian dish made with eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and, traditionally, grated ricotta salata (which can easily be swapped for a vegan cheese). Perfect for a lazy, last-minute weeknight supper.
5. Vegan Cacio E Pepe
By Cheap & Cheerful Cooking
The vegan version of pasta with cacio (a Roman pecorino cheese) and pepper comes with just 6 ingredients, and the preparation is very easy. In short: cook the pasta, make a sauce from cashew nuts, pasta water and a few spices, and mix everything. Ready to eat in minutes!
6. Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, the “Accidentally Vegan Pasta”
By The Plant Based School
Enjoy this “low-budget” pasta made with 4 of the simplest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, chili flakes, and fresh parsley. This is one of the easiest vegan pasta recipes, and yet it is so fulfilling and delicious. As Chef Nico says, “It brings together the main elements of Italian cuisine: simplicity, creativity, and comfort. No one can resist this.”
7. Raw Vegan Ravioli
By Pickles & Honey
This one’s for the raw food lovers out there! No oven, no stovetop needed—just really awesome ingredients creatively combined. This simple raw beet ravioli comes with a creamy vegan cashew cheese filling and an apple, walnut, sage topping. It’s a great base recipe that can be adapted as you like!
8. Avocado Pasta
By Purely Kaylie
Avocado pasta is creamy, flavourful, healthy, and an amazing weeknight meal idea for families. The avocado sauce is similar to pesto with ingredients like basil, garlic, and olive oil. Cook your favourite pasta al dente and mix it all up to perfection. There’s your easy 15 minute meal!
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