Ravioli Day: 15 Awesome Dairy-Free and Meatless Ravioli Recipes!

A whole day to celebrate ravioli? Count us in! As if pasta isn’t already good enough, stuffing it with more incredible fillings and topping it with an amazing sauce takes it to the next level. Join the party with these 15 awesome ravioli recipes from our Food Monster App!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Ravioli Archives!

1. Pumpkin Ravioli in White Wine Butter Sage Sauce

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Although making your own ravioli takes a bit more work than opening a package, with hard work comes great reward. These tasty Pumpkin Ravioli and White Wine Butter Sage Sauce from Gabrielle St. Claire have pumpkin folded into the dough, which gives them a lovely orange color. Then, they are stuffed with creamy pumpkin purée and vegan Parmesan and cooked until tender. The finishing touch is a delicious white wine butter sauce that is perfectly seasoned with fresh sage!

2. Whole Wheat Radicchio Ravioli

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These Whole Wheat Radicchio Ravioli from Valentina Chiappa are made with a mix of spelt flour and whole wheat flour to give a strong flavor. The filling is made from fermented tofu and radicchio, which gives a complex and cheesy taste. Each ingredient that makes up the dish is designed to balance and enhance the other flavors.

3. Mushroom and Walnut Ravioli with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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These deliciously stuffed Mushroom and Walnut Ravioli with Creamy Garlic Sauce from Stephanie Davies are full of savory mushrooms and walnut, perfectly complemented by the creamy garlic sauce. This feels like a luxury dinner!

4. Pumpkin Ravioli With Hazelnut Tarragon Butter

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These savory Pumpkin Ravioli With Hazelnut Tarragon Butter from Heather Poire are filled with homemade tofu ricotta and topped with hazelnut tarragon butter spiked with garlic. This would be a beautiful starter, either plated or served buffet style. The best part is, they can be made well in advance!

5. Crispy Pesto-Stuffed Ravioli

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Making your ravioli is an achievement to be proud of — especially when they’re this good. These Crispy Pesto-Stuffed Ravioli from Lena Pfetzer are stuffed with a walnut and almond pesto, coated in breadcrumbs or almond flour, and baked in the oven. The outside is crispy, the pasta is chewy, and the pesto inside is nutty and a little cheesy.

6. Raw Candy-Striped Beet Ravioli

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This recipe for Raw Candy-Striped Beet Ravioli from Rachel Hanawalt is fresh, savory, and satisfying. Serve it up as an entrée or an appetizer at your next party!

7. Pumpkin and Spinach Ravioli

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These Pumpkin and Spinach Ravioli from Melina Kutelas are the perfect winter comfort food. The flavor of the Hokkaido pumpkin and spinach filling is just strong enough to go perfectly with the hearty whole wheat pasta dough and subtle enough to not be overpowering. The added ginger and lemon juice just add another layer of flavor!

8. Ravioli With Kale Pesto And Sautéed Chard

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When time’s tight and creativity’s running low, pasta always comes to the rescue. Making ravioli is something that’s going to serve you continuously down the line. This delicious Ravioli With Kale Pesto And Sautéed Chard recipe from Travis Piper is cheesy, packed with greens, and totally convincing that it’s made with cheese products.

9. Maultauschen: German Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli

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Maultauschen are German pasta pockets similar to ravioli that are traditionally filled with meat but can easily be made vegan! These Maultauschen: German Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli from Katharina Boden are stuffed with the very traditional flavors of spinach and nutmeg. Pasta making made easy.

10. Pumpkin Ravioli

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If you’re looking to break into the world of homemade pasta or need a game-changing holiday concept that can even be made together, you have to try this recipe for vegan Pumpkin Ravioli from Gabrielle St. Claire!

11. Pesto and Tofu Ricotta Ravioli

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Making your own ravioli may sound like a challenging task, but this recipe makes it simple. This enticing Pesto and Tofu Ricotta Ravioli recipe from Medha Swaminathan uses a pesto that incorporates spinach for a unique flavor but still keeps it traditional with basil and garlic. The pesto pairs deliciously with tofu ricotta for the filling. Try making this with friends for a fun, hands-on dinner party!

12. Fried Zucchini Ravioli

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These Fried Zucchini Ravioli from Lydia Filgueras are pretty much tiny pockets of flavor heaven. Crispy on the outside with tender zucchini and gooey cheese tucked on the inside, this recipe is a winner. Forming the ravioli may seem a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze! Serve these with plenty of tomato sauce and a generous sprinkling of parsley.

13. Portobello Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage and Walnut Pesto

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Pumpkin and sage is a classic flavor combination that can’t be beaten. These hearty Portobello Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage and Walnut Pesto from Medha Swaminathan are packed with portobello mushroom filling and topped with a chunky sage and walnut pesto!

14. Acorn Squash Ravioli in Thyme Garlic Butter

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Taking a bite of this Acorn Squash Ravioli in Thyme Garlic Butter from Heather Poire is like biting into a little piece of fall. Soft, doughy homemade ravioli are stuffed with a smoky, sweet, and slightly cheese acorn squash filling. When served, it’s covered with a simple, earthy thyme garlic butter sauce that allows the acorn squash to shine through. Finally, it’s finished with a sprinkle of crunchy, salty pistachios.

15. Broccoli Rabe Pesto Ravioli

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If you love homemade pillowy ravioli stuffed with an outrageously good filling and finished with a lemony garlic oil – you’re going to love this. The simple pasta dough is stuffed with a zesty broccoli rabe pesto and then finished with a homemade lemon garlic olive oil that is to die for. Check out this Broccoli Rabe Pesto Ravioli from Lauren Hartmann!

You’re probably in the mood for Italian food now, so you should see 15 Stellar Italian Sweet Potato Recipes and The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Italian Food.

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