From the many types of vegan pesto recipes to an aubergine and sun-dried tomato filled tortelloni, there are plenty of vegan pasta options out there. Here, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites. But first, to dig into a delicious vegan pasta, you’ll need to make your own vegan pasta dough first. Follow our simple guide on making vegan pasta dough here.
And be sure to take a look at our video on making vegan pasta dough. You can also follow along as our chef Roberta whips up her own batch of vegan pasta.
Vegan Aubergine & Sun-Dried Tomato Tortelloni Recipe
Inspired by some of the finest flavours of the Italian south, this vegan tortelloni recipe has a deliciously umami kick. Smoky aubergines - better known in Italy as “melanzane” - are blended with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic, before being enveloped in fresh vegan pasta. Top with raw extra virgin olive oil and a scattering of toasted breadcrumbs, or pangrattato, and you’re all set for a delicious vegan tortelloni meal.
Our Fiery Vegan Arrabbiata Sauce
Be sure to check out our recipe for vegan arrabbiata. The name of this dish - arrabbiata - refers to the “angry” heat of this chilli-laced tomato sauce. The inclusion of fiery chilli flakes in the arrabbiata sauce distinguishes it from the other classic tomato sauces in the Italian repertoire. A composite dish of ingredients typically present in houses of the Romans, this resourceful dish is vegan by nature, relying on some of Italy’s finest fresh, native produce. Indeed, verandas of homes in Lazio are adorned with beautiful hanging chillies so that, when the need for heat presents itself, an arrabbiata sauce can be conjured up at short notice.
Our Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragù Recipe
Our vegan wild mushroom ragù is a comforting and substantial dish that marries hearty wild mushrooms with earthy thyme and oregano, elevated by fresh, homemade pasta bianca (vegan pasta). Surprisingly simple, we’re confident you’ll love this take on plant-based Italian cuisine.
Vegan Lentil Ragu Recipe
Lentils are one of the world’s oldest known crops, tracing back as far as 13,000 BC, cultivated in early civilisations in India, Egypt, Greece, and - of course - Italy. During Roman times, it was ritual to consume a lentil stew now known as 'Lenticchie a Capodanno' at the dawn of a new year (the dish literally translates to "Lentils on New Year's Eve). Lentils remain a true staple in Italian cuisine - natives enjoy these earthy pulses in soups and stews year-round. This vegan lentil ragu is one more instance of Italian’s fondness for lentils. Here, robust lentils are slowly stewed with classic Italian flavours - think basil, tomato, garlic and white wine. Fresh chilli adds vibrancy, while rosemary lends an earthy flavour that complements this sumptuous and comforting vegan lentil ragu.
Our Favourite Vegan Pesto Recipes
Our final recipe is rather a collection of recipes. There are so many vegan pesto recipes to choose from that we couldn’t pick just one. Mixed into luscious strands of bucatini or twists of trofie, pesto is one of the most comforting pasta sauces. Its nutty depths contrast with the zing of freshly-squeezed lemon juice, and are carried on the richness of Italian extra virgin olive oil. There are many types of pesto, and some of the best are in fact vegan. Here are our five favourite vegan pesto recipes to accompany your freshly-made pasta.
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