5 Ingredient Vegetarian Recipes
5 ingredient pasta pizza and seafood meals are super easy to put together on busy nights. Pasta is the quick go-to dinner when time is short, and these recipes give it robust flavor to make it much more than oridinary spaghetti. Pizza gets packed with taste and shrimp and fish add to the variety to fit every family’s tastes.
Of course I’m aware that seafood isn’t vegetarian, so please skip over those if they aren’t for you. There’s so much below that is!
In current times, we see more and more people switching to a vegetarian diet. Some do it for moral reasons and some do it for health reasons. But whatever the reason may be, it can be challenging for any cook to work out a full week of meals that feature vegetables as the main entrée.
If you cook for a family with vegetarians in it, we know how stressful this can be. That’s why we provide a variety of five ingredient recipes that your family will love. In fact, they are so delicious even your non vegetarians will love them. And with dishes like basil and Pasta Pizza Pie, Crock Pot Meatless Sloppy Joes and Pesto Stuffed Lasagna, how could they not?
You might think it’s difficult to prepare vegetarian dishes. After all, it can be challenging to get enough flavor from these dishes and, with many of them, it takes effort to disguise veggies as meat. Well, think again! Our five ingredient recipes use a minimal amount of ingredients and can be prepared in just minutes. That leaves you with less time in the kitchen and supermarket and more time to devote to things you love doing.
It should come as no surprise that vegetables are healthy, low in fat and are full of essential vitamins and minerals. That’s why these meals can even be great to serve to the most hardcore carnivores every so often…and I bet they won’t even flinch!
If you are struggling to come up with what to serve your vegetarians every day, stress no more! Our five ingredient recipes are easy to make and offer a variety your family is sure to love. Bon appetit!

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Recipe
Updated:Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large red onion, finely diced (about 2 cups) 8 slices whole-wheat bread 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 3 ounces pepper jack cheese, thinly sliced 1 large or 2 medium ripe beefsteak or hothouse tomatoes, sliced Cooking spray Directions: 1. Heat the oil […]
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Basil and Tomato Pizza Recipe
Updated:Basil and Tomato Pizza This is a fresh, delicious alternative to greasy takeout pizza. Prep to table is about 15 minutes (quick and tasty)! You may want to double the recipe because the pizza lovers in the house are going to want seconds. Ingredients: 1(10 ounce) thin-crust Italian bread shell Olive oil […]
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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Fettuccine Recipe
Updated:Blue Cheese-Artichoke Fettuccine Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine Cooking spray 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (10 ounce) container refrigerated light alfredo sauce 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. 2. Meanwhile, coat a large […]
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Broccoli and Pasta Casserole Recipe
Updated:Broccoli and Pasta Casserole Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking 1 pound broccoli florets, cooked and drained, sprinkled with salt to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning 8 ounces fusilli pasta 3 Tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk ¼ cup ricotta cheese 4 ounces finely […]
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Pasta Pizza Pie Recipe
Updated:Pasta Pizza Pie Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking Vegetable cooking spray 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk 3 1/2 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups tomato, basil & garlic Italian pasta sauce Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to […]
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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Updated:Zucchini Lasagna Sauce Ingredients: 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced Italian style tomatoes, with juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt “Lasagna” Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total), ends removed 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon olive oil ground pepper […]
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Crock Pot Meatless Sloppy Joes Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Meatless Sloppy Joes No one will know that these are meatless unless you tell them. Not only do they have the tangy taste of sloppy joes, but they also have the texture of the traditional ground beef recipe.If you’re trying to save money or just want to cut back on meat, give these […]
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Tortellini and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Updated:Tortellini and Broccoli Alfredo Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package fresh three-cheese tortellini 1 (12 ounce) package fresh broccoli florets 1 (1.6 ounce) envelope Alfredo sauce mix 1½ cups milk 2 teaspoons butter ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; add […]
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White Pizza with Pesto and Mozzarella Recipe
Updated:White Pizza with Pesto and Mozzarella Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed according to package directions ½ cup prepared basil pesto ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Roll dough out into large circle or […]
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Sweet Beans and Noodles Recipe
Updated:Sweet Beans and Noodles Ingredients: 8 ounces dried linguine pasta 1½ cups frozen sweet soybean (edamame) 1 cup purchased shredded carrot 1 10-ounce container purchased Alfredo sauce 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Add soybeans and carrot during the last 10 minutes. 3. Drain and return […]
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Potatoes and Eggs Recipe
Updated:Potatoes and Eggs Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cup frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion and peppers 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup salsa Directions: 1. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Carefully add hash browns to form an even layer. […]
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Pesto-Stuffed Lasagna Recipe
Updated:Pesto-Stuffed Lasagna Ingredients: 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup prepared pesto 1 large egg, lightly beaten 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles (12 pieces) 4 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 pound) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Combine the ricotta cheese, ½ cup of the pesto and the egg in bowl. 3. Spread ¼ […]
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Pesto and Cheese Tomato Melts Recipe
Updated:Pesto and Cheese Tomato Melts Ingredients: ¼ cup purchased basil pesto 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts 4 1-inch slices sourdough French bread, toasted ¼ cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Directions: 1. In small bowl stir together pesto and nuts. 2. Spread pesto mixture over toasted bread […]
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Penne with Gorgonzola Recipe
Updated:Penne with Gorgonzola Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to directions on package. 2. In medium saucepan, heat cream to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. 3. Add Gorgonzola and […]
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Penne with Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipe
Updated:Penne with Creamy Vodka Sauce Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or any tube-shaped pasta 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce ¼ cup vodka ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese Salt and ground black pepper for taste Directions: 1. Cook the penne according to the package directions, drain and keep […]
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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
Updated:Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Ingredients: 2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped 2 Tablespoons snipped fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 ounces dry bow tie, or other, pasta cooked and drained Additional fresh basil (optional) Directions: 1. Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic and pepper in […]
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Oven Omelets with Pesto Recipe
Updated:Oven Omelets with Pesto Ingredients: 2 cups drained frozen vegetables 3 Tablespoons purchased basil pesto Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 12 eggs ¼ cup water 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper Directions: 1. Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. 2. Cut up any large pieces. […]
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Mexican Pizza with Refried Beans and Cheddar Recipe
Updated:Mexican Pizza with Refried Beans and Cheddar Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed according to package directions 1 cup prepared refried beans, regular or fat-free ½ cup prepared salsa 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp ½ cup pitted black olives, sliced into thin rounds Directions: 1. Preheat oven to […]
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Garlic Spaghetti with Broccoli Recipe
Updated:Garlic Spaghetti with Broccoli Ingredients: ½ pound (2 sticks) butter 1 box frozen chopped broccoli or ½ bunch broccoli, washed and cut into pieces 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 Tablespoons garlic powder 1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) Directions: 1. Melt butter in large skillet. 2. Add broccoli, […]
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Fresh Tomato Pizza with Pesto Recipe
Updated:Fresh Tomato Pizza with Pesto Ingredients: ½ cup purchased pesto 1 16-ounce Italian pizza shell 3 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 2¼-ounce can sliced, pitted ripe olives, drained (about 2/3 cup) 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) Directions: 1. Spread pesto over bread shell. 2. Place on a large […]
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Easy Veggie-Topped Potatoes Recipe
Updated:Easy Veggie-Topped Potatoes Ingredients: 2½ cups frozen broccoli-carrot vegetable medley 4 large baking potatoes 1 can (10¾ ounce) condensed cream of broccoli and cheese soup, undiluted ½ cup (2 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese Salt and Black pepper for taste Directions: 1. Rinse and scrub potatoes in cool water, dry throughly, and pierce each potato […]
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Ditalini Pasta with Black Beans, Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe
Updated:Ditalini Pasta with Black Beans, Tomatoes, and Cheese Ingredients: 12 ounces Ditalini pasta 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers, celery and onions ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Salt and ground black pepper for taste Directions: 1. Cook […]
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Chipotle-Bean Enchiladas Recipe
Updated:Chipotle-Bean Enchiladas Ingredients: 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans or black beans, rinsed and drained 1 Tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 2 cups shredded four-cheese Mexican-style blend (8-ounces) 2 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce Directions: 1. Stack tortillas; wrap tightly in foil. 2. Bake in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes […]
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Broccoli and Cheese Calzone Recipe
Updated:Broccoli and Cheese Calzone Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed according to package directions 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning (preferably salt-free) 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets – thawed 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Roll dough […]
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