35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (2024)

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Pasta has always been one of my go-to weeknight dinners. It’s easy to make, quick to get on the table and there are so many different ways you can mix it up. However, I’ve recently realized that most of the vegetarian pasta recipes I’ve been cooking up all have something else in common: they lack a major protein source. While I enjoy a simple pasta with red sauce or pesto sauce, these days I’ve been much more aware of my protein intake and am now trying to incorporate a good amount of it into every single meal I eat.

I’ve rounded up 35 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes that not only look delicious, but all have a good source of protein added to them.

Enjoy!

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Clean Eating Lemony Kale and Asparagus Pasta from I Food Real

Linguini with Poached Egg and Asparagus from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Roasted Sweet Potato and Arugula Pasta with Chickpeas from Kristine’s Kitchen

Veggie and Tofu Noodle Bowls from Wine and Glue

Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Bake from All She Cooks

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Kale and Leek Pesto Pasta with Tofu

Spaghetti with Tempeh Ragu from Connoisseurus Veg

Green Lentil Pasta from Give Recipe

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna from The Weary Chef

One Pot Kale Broccoli and Chickpea Orecchiette Pasta from A Cedar Spoon

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Red Lentil and Spinach Pasta from Green Evi

Healthy Fettuccine Pasta with Capers from Cotter Crunch

Spaghetti with Broccoli Arugula and Pecorino from An Italian In My Kitchen

Veggie Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce from Adorable Life

Cheese Tortellini with Fava Beans and Herbed Ricotta from The Wimpy Vegetarian

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Creamy White Bean Pesto Pasta from Natural Girl Modern World

20 Minute Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna from The Chunky Chef

Sicilian Lentil Pasta from Culinary Ginger

Spicy Peanut Veggie Noodle Bowl from Spabetti

Chickpea and Roasted Veggie Pasta from Luci’s Morsels

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Roasted Broccoli and Chickpea Lemon Pasta from Making Thyme For Health

Pasta with Kidney Bean Sauce from Green Evi

Avocado Pesto Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas from Emilie Eats

Pasta with Vegan Meat Sauce from Fooduzzi

Roasted Beet Hummus Over Pasta from Namley Marly

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30 Minute Creamy Pesto Tortellini Skillet from Flavor The Moments

Pasta fa*gioli from Erren’s Kitchen

Veggie Supreme Pasta Bake from Inside Blu Crew Life

Legume My Marinara with Pasta from Kitchen Treaty

Easy Artichoke and Arugula Pesto Burata Pasta from Farm Fresh Feasts

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Pan Fried Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and White Beans from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing from The Lemon Bowl

Black Bean Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Avocado from Ciao Florentina

Spicy Thai Noodles with Peppers from Eats Well With Others

One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac from Kristine’s Kitchen

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  1. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (9)Katie @ Whole Nourishment says

    There’s a few of these pasta dishes that look really good, and they’re going on my list to make. Thanks for sharing your ideas Izzy!

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  2. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (10)Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    What an amazing round-up, Izzy! I normally don’t like a lot of meat in my pasta anyway, so this is perfect for me! So many awesome ones to choose from! 🙂

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  3. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (11)Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    I’m with you – pasta is definitely a go-to during the week! Love this round-up! I usually end up just adding beans when the pasta doesn’t have any protein but there are just so many fun ideas here!

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  4. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (12)Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    Oooh what a great round up! I’m with you, I always have pasta in my pantry for a quick go-to meal. Lately I’ve been trying out different bean pastas to see how they stack up to regular pasta… They definitely don’t have the same yummy pasta taste, but some of them are not bad at all, and they really pack a protein punch! My favorite find so far is chickpea ramen noodles that I made a quick Asian soup with.

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  5. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (13)Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    Very helpful! We try to do at least 2 meatless days per week, so this is great inspiration for pasta night!

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  6. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (14)marcie says

    I often make meatless pastas so I love this round up, Izzy! We definitely need our protein and I love the variety here! Thanks for including my pesto tortellini. 🙂

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  7. 35 Protein Packed Vegetarian Pasta Recipes (15)Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    Okay I want all of these!! 🙂

    I agree, it can be hard to include protein in pasta dishes so it’s nice to see some recipes that do it for you. Thank you so much for including my chickpea pasta! <3

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