20 Veggie-Loaded Pasta Dishes That Will Change Your Life

Does anyone remember that episode of Portlandia where Peter and Nancy try to deal with their pasta addiction? The struggle is real. As far as delicious and comforting food goes, pasta is pretty flawless. But by loading it up with loads of fresh and green veggies, pasta doesn't even have to be a naughty indulgence so relax, put away the 'zoodles' and dig in. Che meraviglia!

1. Spinach and Artichoke Lasagne: sneaking greens into your diet while you're distract by cheesy goodness. Genius.
   

   Image & Recipe: Cookie and Kate

2. Asparagus and halloumi pasta will give you a good dose of vitamins with some vegetarian protein!
   

   Image & Recipe: Amuse Your Bouche

3. This roasted tomato soup mac and cheese is simple and bursting with tomato-y goodness.
   

   Image & Recipe: Adventures in Cooking

4. Light and summery- this nettle pasta with leeks, hazelnuts and goats cheese is my kinda lunch.
   

   Image & Recipe: 10th Kitchen

5. Look how creamy this all-vegan roasted red pepper spaghetti looks! (vegan)
   

   Image & Recipe: Minimalist Baker

6. Eat light and feel light with this zucchini and lemon spaghetti. (vegan)
   

   Image & Recipe: Oh My Veggies

7. Get plant-powered with this one-pot artichoke and chickpea pasta all puttanesca (vegan)
   

   Recipe & Image: Yup It's Vegan

8. This avocado and spinach pasta is the perfect combination of super-creamy and indulgent and super-green and healthy!
   

   Image & Recipe: Jo Cooks

9. Another classic case of 'distract you with cheese so you don't notice the veggies' in this pumpkin and kale pasta bake!
   

   Recipe & Image: MJ And Hungry Man

10. This lazy-girl mushroom spaghetti aglio olio can be whipped up in just 15 mins!
    

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11. Fettuccine topped with a poached egg is a true winter warmer.
    

    Image & Recipe: Sweet Peas and Saffron

12. Who needs meatballs when you can have chickpea balls? (vegan)
    

    Image & Recipe: Skinny Mom

13. A medley of vegetables (and even a hit of protein from the edamame) in this vegetable and edamame pasta with basil cream sauce (vegan)
    

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14. Butternut Squash and Thyme Pasta
    

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15. These stuffed shells are bursting with plant goodness! (vegan)
    

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16. Another vegan winner in the form of this garlicky white bean Alfredo-style pasta with kale pesto. (vegan)
    

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17. Get lentil-licious with this Sicilian red lentil pasta, loaded with plant-based protein and health benefits.
    

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18. Tortellini tossed in a creamy green pesto will only take about thirty minutes to whip up. No excuses.
    

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19. Gnocchi is a love-it or hate-it kind of food but if you're in camp love-it then you'll love this white bean and sun-dried tomato gnocchi.
    

    Image & Recipe: Sweet Peas and Saffron

20. Spaghetti with tempeh ragu is whole new take on the traditional spaghetti bolognese. (vegan)
    

    Image & Recipe: Connoissuerus Veg