Mix and Match These Vegan Sauces and Pasta Recipes for a Hearty Dinner!

Show your family and friends how much you care by making them an authentic, hearty dinner from scratch! We have 10 awesome vegan pasta and sauce recipes for you to mix and match with! What combinations would you create?

Sauces

1. Parsley Pumpkin Seed Pesto 

This Parsley Pumpkin Seed Pesto doesn’t need cheese. Between the lemon and the pumpkin seeds, its got you covered for all the tanginess and saltiness you could want!

2. Life-Changing Cheese Sauce 

The name of this Life-Changing Cheese Sauce says it all.  You won’t believe how authentically cheesy it tastes! And get this — it’s super easy!

3. Piri Piri Pepper Sauce 

This spicy Piri Piri Pepper Sauce would go great with a stuffed pasta! Pair it with some vegan cheese to balance out the spice and create a dynamic dish!

4. Mushroom Meat Sauce 

Pair this Mushroom Meat Sauce with a twisted or ridged pasta to trap in this chunky sauce! This recipe is super easy to sneak some extra greens into!

5. Vodka Cream Sauce 

Just look at how creamy and cheesy this Vodka Cream Sauce looks! Pair this gluten-free sauce with a gluten-free pasta for a fully gluten-free meal! Or, cover your pasta with vegan mozzarella and bake this in the oven for an extra cheesy pasta bake!

6. Simple Bechamel Sauce 

Pair this Simple Bechamel Sauce with some fettuccine and some veggies for the perfect fancy dinner! This creamy sauce is so rich and cheesy!

7. 6-Ingredient Pea and Walnut Pesto

This 6-Ingredient Pea and Walnut Pesto is perfect if you’re in a rush! This sauce is creamy, chunky, and so vibrant!

8. 15-Minute Meaty Pasta Bolognese Sauce

Packed with protein and flavor, this 15-Minute Meaty Pasta Bolognese Sauce is super simple and super meaty! Try pouring this over some spaghetti for an easy and healthy dinner.

9. Smoky Tomato Almond Pasta Sauce

Yum, this Smoky Tomato Almond Pasta Sauce is so full of flavor and delicious! Smoked paprika is a total game-changer in this spicy, creamy pasta sauce.

10. Creamy Nut-Free Cheese Sauce

This Creamy Nut-Free Cheese Sauce is perfect for the mac and cheese lover! Pair this with any short pasta for the creamiest, most delicious lunch or dinner!

Pasta

1. Homemade Basil Fettuccine 

This Homemade Basil Fettuccine is super savory and flavorful. It would go lovely with a simple, sweet marinara sauce or a Simple Bechamel Sauce. Classic, simple, and delicious.

2. Creamy, Cheesy Homemade Ravioli

This Creamy, Cheesy Homemade Ravioli is so delicious! Handcraft your meal with these little bites-of-joy and serve them with aSmoky Tomato Almond Pasta Sauce to balance out the cheesy flavor.

3. Homemade Lentil Pasta 

Grain-free Homemade Lentil Pasta is no longer just a dream — it’s a reality. This delicious, colorful pasta pairs nicely with either pesto recipe from above like6-Ingredient Pea and Walnut Pesto or Parsley Pumpkin Seed Pesto for a salty, vibrant dish!

4. Fresh, Homemade Pumpkin Pasta 

This Fresh, Homemade Pumpkin Pasta is buttery and slightly sweet. Balance out the refreshing, light flavors of this pasta with a heavy sauce like the 15-Minute Meaty Pasta Bolognese Sauce or Mushroom Meat Sauce!

5. Potato Gnocchi 

This Potato Gnocchi is soft, filling, and super delicious! Pair this with Piri Piri Pepper Sauce to kick this soft pasta up a notch with some heat!

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