16 vegan pasta recipes for meat-free satisfaction

Fancy a big-on-flavour, easy-on-the-waistband pasta dinner ready in under an hour? Us too! Try our Sicilian vegan caponata spaghetti with aubergines, capers and olives

Make your bolognese meat-free with a rich ragu of dried porcini and chestnut mushrooms, and plenty of vegetables for a low-fat, vegan meal

Our vegan expert shares his secrets to perfecting this plant-based version of a comforting classic, made extra rich and indulgent with white miso

This lasagne is full of warming flavours, but lower in calories and contains less saturated fat than the traditional dish. It’s also vegan – perfect for anyone participating in Veganuary

Make an umami-rich vegan ragu with mushrooms and carrots, plus pre-cooked lentils to minimise prep time. Delicious baked in the oven with vegan cheese

This creamy vegan pasta packs in both flavour and plant points

Ready in just 15 minutes this simple vegan pasta recipe is tossed in a smooth yet fiery gazpacho sauce

Want a hearty spaghetti carbonara but without the meat? Check out this super easy vegan carbonara recipe with cauliflower and pine nuts. Ready in under an hour and less than 450 calories

Sweet potato linguine is more robust than courgetti, so can withstand a bit more cooking. Served with a warming vegan bolognese-style ragù, this gluten-free low calorie main is perfect for the start of the cooler months

This vegan casarecce with raw cherry tomato sauce recipe is super simple and only takes 15 minutes to make. Casarecce is a twisted short pasta that retains a good bite, perfect for simple pasta dishes

This vegan recipe for wholewheat spaghetti with long-stemmed broccoli, chilli and lemon is quick and easy to make, plus, it's pasta for under 500 calories - yes please

Perfect with pasta for a midweek meal, try our recipe for vegan basil pesto. It's packed full of creamy pine nuts and nutty almonds

Check out this super simple orzo salad recipe with crunchy red onion and sweet SunBlush tomatoes. This vegan salad recipe is easy to make and low in calories

Earthy chestnut mushrooms, red lentils and walnuts come together to create this hearty vegan ragu, packed with umami flavours and 'meaty' textures. You may make more ragu than you need but it freezes well – freeze any leftovers in portions

Roast cauliflower, juicy raisins and slow-cooked onions come together to create this easy vegan pasta dish, ready in 40 minutes!

Make your own pici pasta, then coat it in an indulgent wild mushroom sauce. Amazingly, there's no cream or egg in this pasta sauce – just raw cashew nuts, white wine and vegan butter