30 Tasty Vegetarian Pasta Recipes: Tortellini Skillet & More!
Cheese tortellini makes the best quick vegetarian dinner recipe! Serve it up in a creamy marinara sauce flavored with goat cheese and basil.
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 425 calories, Sugar 4.4 g, Sodium 499.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Saturated Fat 8.2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg
Ingredients:
- 12 to 16 ounces frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 28 ounce can crushed fire roasted tomatoes (or best quality crushed tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves, tightly packed (or chopped spinach)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounce goat cheese log
Instruction:
- Boil the tortellini according to the package instructions (fresh usually takes 2 to 3 minutes and frozen takes 2 to 5 minutes to boil). Then drain it.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, place the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, spinach, and whole basil leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer while the pasta cooks or at least 10 minutes.
- When the pasta is done and drained, add it to the skillet. Crumble in the goat cheese into the sauce and stir until a creamy sauce forms (if you’d like, save out a few crumbles for topping). Serve immediately.
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Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a pasta dish in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
What type of pasta can vegetarians eat?
Is pasta vegan? Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, rotini, and any other type—is 100 percent vegan. To know for sure, simply check the ingredients on your package! Sometimes, you might see “egg” listed as an ingredient in “fresh” pastas, so avoid those—but generally, pasta contains no animal-derived ingredients.
What can I use instead of meat in pasta?
Mushrooms are just incredible for substituting meat in recipes. They are also one of the key ingredients in my vegetarian bolognese recipe. And a must have when making vegetarian baked spaghetti. So easy to cook and delicious every time!
What can I add to pasta to make it more interesting?
These delicious flavorings will bring beneficial plant compounds to your meal.
- Basil. Basil is a flavorful herb and a mainstay in many Italian dishes, including pasta. …
- Oregano. Oregano is a culinary herb known for its peppery and pungent taste. …
- Rosemary. …
- Red pepper flakes. …
- Garlic powder.
How do you add protein to spaghetti without meat?
Vegetarians – Fill up on protein by adding in protein-rich plant foods. Some of the best sources in the plant world include beans, legumes, lentils, soy like tofu or edamame, seeds and nuts and some whole grains like quinoa.
