Looking for a quick and easy pasta dinner idea? Check out these vegetarian pasta recipes for inspiration in the kitchen.

Feeling too lazy to cook something fancy? Craving a comforting dinner? Need a crowd pleasing dish for pot luck, game day or gatherings? Want a meal with simple prep that’s ready in under 30 minutes? Looking for a simple midweek dinner idea? Answer to all these questions is pasta!

Here is a collection of quick and simple pasta recipes that the whole family will surely enjoy. From simple pasta dishes made with basic pantry ingredients to hidden vegetable pasta recipes specifically for kids, there is something for everyone.

Pasta is one of the most loved and preferred dishes in many households for its versatility and affordability. The best part is that, with so many pasta shapes to choose from, it’s easy to make dinner more interesting and enticing, especially for fussy eaters.

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vegetable coconut milk pasta in a steel pan placed on marble with a cloth wrapped around the handle.
Vegetable Coconut Milk Pasta
Vegetable coconut milk pasta – a creamy and delicious dish made with a medley of vegetables, coconut milk and basic spices. It makes a perfect midweek pasta dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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white plate of broccoli peas pasta on blue tile along with fork
Broccoli Peas Pasta
This simple and delicious broccoli peas pasta packed with green vegetables is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting lunch.
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bowl of roasted cauliflower pasta in a plate placed on grey backdrop along with a fork.
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Looking for an easy yet delicious midweek meal? Then try this roasted cauliflower pasta. It's not only perfect for weeknight dinner but an elegant meal for guests. It is a vegan and nut free dish.
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grey plate of tomato basil pasta placed on a tile along with a fork.
Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta is a simple, classic Italian dish with vibrant flavours prepared with fresh ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves and olive oil. It is a vegan dish and gets ready in 20 minutes.
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zucchini mushroom pasta in a grey bowl placed on a tile along with forks and a pinch bowl of chilli flakes.
Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
Zucchini mushroom pasta is a quick and easy dish that gets ready in less than 30 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner. It is one of the super simple pasta recipes that practically gets ready by the time the pasta gets cooked. 
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close up shot of rasta pasta in a steel pan with mixed pepper slices next to it.
Easy Vegetarian Rasta Pasta Recipe
Vegetarian rasta pasta is a Jamaican-inspired creamy and spicy pasta dish packed full of flavours. Pasta tossed in a jerk-seasoned cream sauce along with sauteed crunchy mixed bell peppers. This creamy rasta pasta recipe gets ready in under 30 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner. 
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top shot of steel pan of pink sauce pasta placed on a marble along with a sprig of parsley.
Italian Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe
Italian pink sauce pasta is a perfect comfort dish made with basic ingredients. It is incredibly delicious and gets ready in under 30 minutes and makes a perfect midweek pasta dinner. 
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pumpkin spinach and walnut pasta in a bowl placed on a marble.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Walnut
A creamy pumpkin pasta with spinach and walnuts is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The best pasta dinners to enjoy during pumpkin season.
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rotini pasta with vegetable sauce in a grey bowl placed on a marble with coriander leaf on side.
Pasta with Hidden Vegetable Sauce
Pasta with hidden vegetable sauce – a creamy, healthy and tasty sauce made with assorted vegetables, herbs and few spices. Kid-friendly vegetable sauce is a great way to make picky kids eat their healthy meals without any fuss.
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square bowl of roasted pumpkin pasta topped with pumpkin seeds placed on a tile along with a fork.
Roast Pumpkin Pasta
Looking for an easy and cosy meal? Try this comforting, vegan, creamy and flavourful roasted pumpkin pasta. It is a perfect dish for a busy weeknight or as a part of weekly meal prep.
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close up shot of creamy carrot pasta in a white bowl placed on a marblw along with a bowl of carrot sauce and pinch bowl of spice mix.
Pasta with Carrot Sauce
Pasta with carrot sauce is a creamy, mildly sweet and flavourful dish that makes a great meal for kids. Like many pasta dishes that have a base sauce, this dish has a hidden vegetable sauce which is a great way to up vegetable intake for a child’s meal. Although the recipe is easy to make with a few ingredients, the silky smooth and mildly sweet carrot sauce has a magical power to appeal even the pickiest kid to eat their meals without any fuss.
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basil vegetable pasta salad in a square bowl placed on a tile along with a spoon.
10 Minute Cold Basil Veggie Pasta Salad
Basil vegetable pasta salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish packed with colourful vegetables tossed in fragrant basil dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, summer gatherings or a light meal. It is a vegan dish.
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white oval bowl of vegetable pasta salad placed on blue cloth with a spoon and fork.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad
Indulge in a delicious and vibrant creamy vegetable pasta salad that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple filling meal at home.
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wooden bowl of kid friendly pasta salad placed on a tile along with a wooden spoon.
15 Minute Kid Friendly Vegetable Pasta Salad
Kid friendly vegetable pasta salad is a nutritious and colourful dish prepared with vegetables, pasta and a simple dressing. It is a vegan and nut-free dish that children love, perfect for packing in a lunchbox or as a filling summer meal.
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