Our Top 2 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes From This Year

Vegetarian pasta nights are anything but boring with these go-to recipes in your back pocket. They’re loaded with flavor and perfect for those evenings when nothing else sounds good—get ready to add them to your favorites list.

Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
Golden rigatoni pasta tosses in a rich, mildly spicy tomato cream sauce, steam rising from the skillet in a classic Italian-American vegetarian main dish.  Save
Golden rigatoni pasta tosses in a rich, mildly spicy tomato cream sauce, steam rising from the skillet in a classic Italian-American vegetarian main dish. | softsmida.com
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Spicy Rigatoni with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Golden rigatoni pasta tosses in a rich, mildly spicy tomato cream sauce, steam rising from the skillet in a classic Italian-American vegetarian main dish.
Golden rigatoni pasta tosses in a rich, mildly spicy tomato cream sauce, steam rising from the skillet in a classic Italian-American vegetarian main dish. | softsmida.com

Rich, velvety tomato sauce and a hint of heat coat every bite of this Italian-American favorite—weeknight comfort food at its best.

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Doritos Taco Pasta Salad

Vibrant Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos, black beans, and avocado ranch dressing, perfect for a Tex-Mex potluck or picnic.
Vibrant Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos, black beans, and avocado ranch dressing, perfect for a Tex-Mex potluck or picnic. | softsmida.com

"Absolutely loved the chip crunch and the creamy avocado ranch—it was a hit at potluck!" —Megan

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