Pasta dishes without tomato sauce

This collection of authentic Italian pasta recipes includes 30 delicious tomato free pasta recipes, all made without tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes. Here you will find both vegetarian, and vegan choices, as well as some with meat and with seafood. So something for everyone!

Yield: 6 servings

Anyone can make a tomato sauce for pasta. But there is a whole world out there of non-red sauces for pasta. We try five excellent examples.

From creamy ricotta to savory guanciale, 21 flavorful tomato-free pasta sauce recipes for an authentic Italian meal.

This fresh spinach and tomato pasta recipe has a light yet mouthwatering garlic butter sauce! It's bright, simple, and great for summer.

Make dinner easy with this One Pan Creamy Tomato Pasta! This quick and delightful recipe combines pasta, creamy sauce, and fresh tomatoes all in one dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family meals, it’s delicious, comforting, and ready in no time. Enjoy this creamy pasta with a sprinkle of cheese for extra flavor!

Delight in the rich flavors of Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. This pasta dish is a vibrant combination of tender spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti. It’s a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and sophisticated. #CreamyPasta #SunDriedTomato #VegetarianDishes

Looking for a simple yet flavorful pasta dish? This Chicken Penne Pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty and delicious meal without a lot of fuss. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked penne, and a savory tomato-based sauce, this dish is both comforting and satisfying.

These genius one-pot pasta recipes have all the comfort of a slow-simmered pasta dish, but they require a fraction of the effort. Combine your raw ingredients—pasta, protein, vegetables and seasonings—in the same pot and add just enough water to cook the pasta. The starch that usually cooks off into your pasta water stays in the pot and mingles with the seasonings to create a delectably creamy sauce.#pastarecipes #weeknightdinners #weeknightdinnerrecipes #weeknightdinnerideas #comfortfood

This classic Giada Cacio E Pepe pasta from Rome is incredibly simple to make. It’s all about the perfect combination of cheese, pepper, pasta, and butter. You’ll love how easy it is to throw together! For the best results, it’s important to have plenty of pasta water on hand to achieve a silky, creamy sauce. Some of Giada pasta recipes that are close to my heart are Giada Cherry Tomato Spaghetti and Giada Chicken Carbonara, I love making them all year round.