30 Best Plant-Based Pastas

At Deliciously Ella, pasta is almost always found in our top recipes at any given time. Pasta recipes are frequently our most viewed on socials, and we totally get why - it's the ultimate comfort food, whilst also being a fantastic way to pack in veggies. Here are our favourites:

Creamy Broccoli Pasta Bake
Mains
45 mins

Creamy Broccoli Pasta Bake

Moreish and creamy, with a golden crispy topping, our Broccoli Pasta Bake is packed with veggies and full of flavour. Load up on goodness with broccoli, peas, leeks and butter beans, in a deliciously rich sauce using cashews, wholegrain mustard and nutritional yeast. This is bound to be a new family favourite.

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Nourishing Garlic & Chilli Green Pasta
Mains
15 mins

Nourishing Garlic & Chilli Green Pasta

Short on time? Pick up a bag of spinach on your way home and this vibrant green pasta, loaded with goodness is ready in just 15 mins. Spinach, garlic, chilli and fresh basil make up the silky-smooth sauce, with lentils adding a bit of bite and protein. Did we mention there’s only one pan to wash up?

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One-Pan Tomato & Lentil Spaghetti
Mains
20 mins

One-Pan Tomato & Lentil Spaghetti

Satisfying and deliciously moreish, this one-pan pasta dish is just the thing for a quick midweek dinner for the whole family. A comforting creamy tomato sauce made with passata and coconut yoghurt, a handful of fresh basil and beluga or Puy lentils for energy-fuelling protein. You can swap the spaghetti for any pasta you have in the cupboard.

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Speedy Garlic, Chickpea & Chilli Orecchiette
Mains
15 mins

Speedy Garlic, Chickpea & Chilli Orecchiette

It’s so handy to have a couple of these 15-minute recipes up your sleeve for speedy midweek dinners. This dish has a lovely spicy kick, with garlicky greens, crunchy golden chickpeas and a fresh zing from the lemon zest.

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Crispy Sage, Garlic & Courgette Pasta
Mains
20 mins

Crispy Sage, Garlic & Courgette Pasta

With crispy sage, loads of garlic, a little lemon and a spoonful of creamy coconut yoghurt, this veggie-packed pasta is full of flavour. It’s quick, easy and healthy — ideal for a simple midweek supper.

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Spinach & ‘Ricotta’ Stuffed Pasta Bake
Mains
55 mins

Spinach & ‘Ricotta’ Stuffed Pasta Bake

Friends coming round for dinner? Wondering what to cook? The beauty of this dish is that it looks great on the table, it’s creamy & indulgent, but it’s packed with healthy fibre & protein. You can also prep ahead, by making the tomato sauce the day before and the pasta filling an hour before baking. Perfect!

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Artichoke, Truffle & Mushroom Lasagne
Mains
60 mins

Artichoke, Truffle & Mushroom Lasagne

Deliciously indulgent and packed with the amazing flavours of smooth, nutty artichoke cream and the umami of truffle & mushrooms. It’s an impressive dinner party dish everyone will love.

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Roasted Squash Pasta With Crispy Paprika Crumbs
Mains
40 mins

Roasted Squash Pasta With Crispy Paprika Crumbs

This super creamy pasta is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets a little colder. The roasted squash and garlic are blended with silken tofu, paprika and turmeric to create a silky smooth, nutritious, flavour-packed sauce that’s tossed through spaghetti with some crispy breadcrumbs to finish.

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High Protein Tofu Bolognese
Mains
60 mins

High Protein Tofu Bolognese

This is the perfect batch cooking recipe. Easy to make, packed with nutrition and very versatile. It’s great with pasta, quinoa, jacket potatoes or rice; and it’s equally popular with adults and kids alike.

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One-Pan Tomato & Chickpea Orzo
Mains
30 mins

One-Pan Tomato & Chickpea Orzo

Make life easy with this simple one-pan orzo. Packed with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and courgettes, it’s bursting with goodness; while the basil, chilli, garlic, shallots and veggie stock ensure it’s all loaded with flavour. The leftovers make a brilliant packed lunch.

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Pea, Asparagus & Pistachio Pasta
Mains
15 mins

Pea, Asparagus & Pistachio Pasta

No time to cook? Make this vibrant pasta dish with peas, asparagus, pistachios and rocket. Quick, easy and brimming with flavour, it will be on the table in just 15 minutes.

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Spring Bolognese
Mains
25 mins

Spring Bolognese

I love asparagus, it’s one of my favourite vegetables and it really sings in this dish where it’s simmered with lentils, spinach, onions, passata and celery, then tossed with fresh basil and spaghetti. This is hearty, seasonal and just so good.

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Crispy Chickpea & Lentil Pasta
Mains
30 mins

Crispy Chickpea & Lentil Pasta

Packed with protein, this simple recipe comes together in 30 minutes, making it a great midweek supper. The crispy spiced kale and chickpeas add texture, while the harissa gives a subtle — but delicious — kick to each bite.

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Veggie-Packed Lasagne
Mains
90 mins

Veggie-Packed Lasagne

This hearty, nourishing bake is crammed full of juicy vegetables, layered with pasta and our incredible ‘I can’t believe it’s not cheese’ cashew and tofu ricotta. Any leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Creamy Green Butter Bean Pasta
Mains
30 mins

Creamy Green Butter Bean Pasta

This creamy comforting pasta dish is ready to serve in under 20 minutes. Perfectly balanced, it contains fibre, plant-based protein and healthy fats, helping to keep blood sugar levels in check.

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Mediterranean Vegetable Spaghetti
Mains
35 mins

Mediterranean Vegetable Spaghetti

Looking for a healthy pasta recipe to feed a crowd? This simple dish is packed with sunshine flavours — peppers, courgettes, tomatoes and herbs. Teamed with chickpeas and spaghetti, it’s balanced, delicious and sure to please.

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Roasted Red Pepper Orzo
Mains
15 mins

Roasted Red Pepper Orzo

When it comes to easy comfort food for busy days, this pasta dish is a weeknight winner — the sweet roasted peppers combined with soft orzo, make it supremely satisfying, plus it's packed full of flavour. If you don't have orzo, simply swap for risotto rice or pearl barley.

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Creamy Broccoli Pasta
Mains
15 mins

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

This silky, smooth cashew-based sauce with rigatoni and fresh vegetables makes for a simple, comforting midweek supper. It has less than 10 ingredients, takes just 15 minutes and the leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Pesto Lasagne
Mains
50 mins

Pesto Lasagne

We love this plant-based pesto lasagne because it combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a masterpiece of flavour, packed full of veggies. The smooth and creamy white sauce sits perfectly on top of the thick green pesto, layered between sheets of lasagne - it’s all about the layers in this dish! We top it with nutritional yeast which gives it that crisp golden top when it’s baked to perfection, and love to serve it alongside some extra steamed greens.

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Creamy Cauliflower Pasta
Mains
25 mins

Creamy Cauliflower Pasta

This bowl of creamy pasta is a delicious winter warmer. Cauliflower leaves sauteed in olive oil add a fresh green flavour and cut back on kitchen waste.

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Creamy Pea & Spinach Pasta
Mains
12 mins

Creamy Pea & Spinach Pasta

This pea and spinach pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight dinner — it takes just 12 minutes to put together; uses only 6 ingredients; you don't need to chop anything, plus there’s very little washing up.

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Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake
Mains
35 mins

Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake

Tomato pasta meets mac and cheese? Yes please. Sun-dried tomatoes are simmered with oregano, balsamic and garlic, then tossed through pasta, topped with vegan white sauce and finished with a lovely layer of crispy breadcrumbs — a winning combination. This easy weeknight supper is the ultimate comfort food.

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One-Pan Creamy Spinach Pasta
Mains
15 mins

One-Pan Creamy Spinach Pasta

It’s hard to resist a creamy pasta that's ready in just 15 minutes. This green beauty also boasts over 40% of your recommended daily iron intake and over 50% of your vitamin C (which helps to improve the amount of iron that the body absorbs).

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The Ultimate Mac & Cheese
Mains
35 mins

The Ultimate Mac & Cheese

This recipe is the ultimate plant-based version of mac & cheese. Macaroni pasta is mixed through a creamy mustardy white sauce with chopped spinach. Sprinkled with breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast, it's then baked in the oven to create an irresistibly crispy topping.

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Creamy Mushroom Orzo
Mains
40 mins

Creamy Mushroom Orzo

A little like risotto but much quicker to make, orzo makes a delicious, quick dinner. The dried porcini mushrooms add depth and richness, while the coconut milk makes it wonderfully creamy. Serve it in the centre of the table with a simple green salad and plenty of black pepper.

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Spicy Tomato Pasta Salad
Mains
20 mins

Spicy Tomato Pasta Salad

You can’t get much easier than this. A simple, satisfying and budget-friendly lunch or dinner, this pasta salad is big on flavour and makes the most out of store cupboard heroes.

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Speedy Aubergine Pasta
Mains
20 mins

Speedy Aubergine Pasta

Tender melt-in-the-mouth aubergine, fresh rocket, red chilli and lemon, deliver a flavoursome accompaniment to spaghetti in this quick and easy supper. Cutting the aubergine into small pieces means dinner will be on the table in no time.

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Ratatouille Orzo Traybake
Mains
45 mins

Ratatouille Orzo Traybake

Showcase some of summer’s finest produce with this simple one-pan dinner. Full of flavourful, vibrant ingredients, this is family-friendly food at its best.

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