30 Dairy Free Pasta Recipes For Easy Weeknight Dinners

Making a big bowl of pasta dairy free doesn’t have to mean missing out. I’ve spent years working on these recipes so they taste like the originals, not just a good enough version of them.

This collection is all my best dairy free pasta recipes in one spot for you. There’s creamy chicken pasta for busy weeknights, slow cooked bolognese and ragu for when you’ve got a bit more time, and my favourite quick prawn pasta that’s done in 15 minutes. Plus a few veggie and vegan ones for meat free nights or girl dinners.

Every single recipe I’ve made, photographed and actually eaten, so you know I am obsessed with them. Pick one (or a few!) and add them to your meal plan this week and cross dinner off the to do list.

Quick PSA! a few of these recipes are finished with a little Parmigiano Reggiano, which is lactose free. If you’re fully dairy free, just swap in my dairy free parmesan cheese.

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30 Dairy Free Pasta Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Dairy Free Chicken Pasta Recipes

1. Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This marry me chicken pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken, a creamy dairy free sundried tomato sauce, fresh lemon, and baby spinach come together in a dish that’s sure to be a favourite whether you’re feeding the family or enjoying a low key date night at home.

2. One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

This one pot creamy tomato chicken pasta is so easy to make, coming together in just 30 minutes! The pasta cooks in the one pot along with the sauce meaning not only an easier clean up, but a super flavourful and creamy pasta that is also unbelievably dairy free!

3. One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

This one pot Cajun chicken pasta is creamy, spicy, smoky and quite simply delicious! This dairy free version comes together in the one pot and takes less than 30 minutes making it the perfect pasta recipe for weeknight cooking when you want something easy but with bold flavours.

4. One Pot Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

This one pot creamy chicken and bacon pasta is so easy to make and comes together in just 30 minutes! The pasta cooks in the one pot along with the sauce meaning not only an easier clean up, but a flavourful and ultra creamy pasta that is also unbelievably dairy free!

5. Creamy Lemon Risoni with Grilled Chicken

This creamy lemon risoni with grilled chicken is a simple and delicious dairy-free weeknight dinner. Made with just a few ingredients, you’ll love the contrast of the creamy pasta with the perfectly grilled pieces of chicken breast.

6. Spinach Pesto Pasta with Chicken

This spinach pesto pasta with chicken is a healthy and budget-friendly recipe that you’ll want to make again and again. With a bright and vibrant pesto made with baby spinach and almonds, served with a perfectly grilled chicken breast, this dairy free dinner recipe is perfect when you’re looking for something different you know everyone will love!

7. Charlie Chan Pasta

This recipe is inspired by the dish of the same name from the Filipino restaurant Yellow Cab Pizza Co. Spaghetti with chicken, mushrooms and peanuts coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce make this a unique combination of flavours that come together creating a noodle dish that is so packed full of flavour you won’t question the fusion of Italian and Asian because it just tastes so good.

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8. Dairy Free Lasagne

This dairy free lasagne recipe has all the cosy and comforting flavours of the family favourite recipe you know and love, just without the dairy. With layers of rich beef sauce, tender pasta, and a creamy, ‘cheesy’ béchamel, this is the recipe I’ve perfected over the last 10 years of being dairy free. Serve it up to friends and family and watch them go back for seconds!

9. Slow Cooker Bolognese

This slow cooker bolognese is a classic, family friendly recipe that is perfect served over spaghetti or bucatini for a rich and hearty dinner any day of the week. Let the slow cooker take care of the simmering while you work, and come home to the most incredible smells and enjoy this cosy and comforting meal without the fuss.

10. Slow Cooked Beef Ragu

This slow cooked beef ragu with tender, melt in your mouth pieces of beef in a rich tomato sauce is best served over pappardelle for the ultimate cosy and hearty bowl of pasta.

11. One Pot Beef Mince Pasta

This one pot beef mince pasta is a quick and comforting weeknight dinner made with simple pantry staples. Everything cooks together in one pot for minimal clean up, and the result is a creamy, savoury pasta packed with flavour. This easy recipe is perfect for when you need dinner on the table in around 30 minutes!

12. One Pot Creamy Ground Beef and Orzo

This one pot creamy ground beef and orzo is made in just 30 minutes with a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate easy and comforting weeknight dinner when you want something that the whole family will enjoy while still being dairy free.

13. Gnocchi Bolognese

This rich and hearty gnocchi bolognese is the perfect comfort food special enough for date night or a quiet night in with a glass of wine. This easy sauce is made vegetarian (but you can also do beef if you prefer!) and it is so good over pieces of soft and tender gnocchi. This is bound to be a favourite recipe!

14. One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta

This one pot spicy sausage pasta is so easy and full of flavour made with chorizo, herbs and chilli flakes. It comes together in a single pot meaning less washing up and dinner can be ready in about 30 minutes!

15. One Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

This one pot sausage and broccoli pasta is a simple dairy free weeknight dinner, taking under 30 minutes to make! This easy pasta dish combines smoky kabana sausages with tender broccoli in a rich and flavourful pasta the whole family will love.

16. Sausage and Spinach Orecchiette

This simple sausage and spinach orecchiette pasta combines beef sausage with garlic, herbs, baby spinach, peas and fresh lemon to create a delicious and easy dinner in just 20 minutes! Plus this recipe is budget friendly, costing just $1.80 per serve.

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17. 15 Minute Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

This 15 minute creamy garlic prawn pasta is a super easy but delicious dairy free dinner that is sure to impress on a busy weeknight. This indulgent pasta dish has a light and creamy, garlic infused sauce with tender, sweet prawns. It’s perfect for when you’re craving a comforting, creaming pasta, or for an easy date night dinner with a glass of sparkling.

18. Creamy Salmon Tagliatelle (Dairy Free)

If you’re craving creamy pasta without the dairy, you need to try this creamy salmon tagliatelle. It is the ultimate dairy free comfort food this summer season thanks to the method of cooking the pasta. The result is a rich and creamy pasta coated in a thick sauce with peas, flaked baked salmon and a squeeze of lemon.

19. One Pot Lemon Orzo with Prawns and Spinach

This one pot lemon orzo with prawns and spinach is the perfect light and fresh weeknight dinner, coming together in just 30 minutes. Everything is cooked in the one pot meaning the orzo (risoni) absorbs all the flavour of the stock. It’s a simple dinner that feels like something you could easily order at a restaurant.

20. Prawn and Chorizo Pasta

This prawn and chorizo pasta is the ultimate tasty comfort food. With succulent prawns and crispy chorizo, combined with al dente penne pasta, coated in a luscious tomato sauce infused with smoky paprika and zesty lemon juice, you’ll have a delicious dairy free weeknight dinner.

Dairy Free Vegetarian and Vegan Pasta Recipes

21. Dairy Free Mac and Cheese

This dairy free mac and cheese is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Ready in just 20 minutes, it is the kind of easy, cosy dinner you can throw together after a long day and still feel like you have indulged in something special. My secret is nutritional yeast, which gives the sauce a deliciously cheesy flavour without any dairy or cashews.

22. Vegan Vodka Pasta

This simple vegan vodka pasta recipe is my take on a classic pasta alla vodka but made completely dairy free! This simple sauce is so full of flavour, incredibly creamy, and just a little spicy, plus it’s ridiculously easy to make. You’ll have the perfect date night dinner on the table in just 20 minutes!

23. Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo

A rich and creamy vegan cauliflower alfredo sauce made without cream or cheese. This creamy dairy free pasta is so delicious, you’d never know it’s made with hidden vegetables. Plus, this quick and easy meat-free recipe that comes in at just $1.72 per serve.

24. Pea Pesto Pasta

This high protein pea pesto pasta is an easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavour and plant-based protein. Made with a vibrant green pea and basil pesto, with baby spinach and sundried tomatoes, it’s a simple, nourishing meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

25. Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy vegan pumpkin pasta recipe is a super easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Finished with fresh sage and black pepper, this is a quick and easy dairy-free pasta that is so warm and cosy – it’s perfect for the cooler months!

26. Mushroom Tagliatelle with Olive Oil and Garlic

This easy mushroom tagliatelle was inspired by a similar dish I ate in Rome and is so quick and easy to make at home using just a few simple ingredients. It combines portobello mushrooms with garlic, chilli and olive oil to create an easy pasta dish that comes together in just 15 minutes yet is so delicious and full of flavour.

27. Lentil Bolognese

This rich and hearty lentil bolognese is the ultimate in comfort food. Made with budget-friendly ingredients, this recipe is full of savoury, meaty flavour while being naturally vegan and dairy free. This classic vegetarian pasta dish is sure to be a meal everyone will enjoy!

28. Kale Pesto Pasta

This kale pesto pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner, coming together in under 30 minutes. The homemade kale pesto is fresh and vibrant, made with just 6 ingredients and is a great option when you’re craving pesto but don’t have any basil. Serve the pasta on it’s own or as a side with crispy tofu nuggets for a complete meal.

29. 20 Minute Bow Tie Pasta

Ready in just 20 minutes, this bow tie pasta with broccoli, peas, lemon and garlic is the ultimate vegetarian weeknight dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and one pot, this is a cheap, fuss free meal that is going to satisfy at the dinner table.

30. Gnocchi Puttanesca

This easy gnocchi puttanesca is made using the iconic Italian flavours of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and chilli but without the anchovies making it completely vegan. This is a simple yet rich and delicious pasta dish that can be made in just 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights.