Cut Back on Dairy and Fat With 18 Vegan Pasta Dishes

POPSUGAR Food has the right ideas about easy entertaining. A big bowl of fusilli with raw tomato sauce lets all this fresh produce in this healthy dish speak for itself.

Grain-free and dairy-free zucchini noodles is a delicious Paleo recipe that will cover many potential dietary restrictions at your table.

Treat your taste buds to this Thai-inspired salad, perfect for Spring. Smooth and tangy ginger peanut dressing complements the chewy noodles and crisp veggies. This is one recipe you'll love having for leftovers the next day, since the flavors develop with time.

For a creamy pasta sauce that's free of dairy, look to this bucatini recipe that uses cashew cream instead of cow's milk or cheese.

Angela at Oh She Glows calls her recipe for vegan enchilada casserole both "naughty and nice." This Mexican-inspired dish is packed with pasta, vegetables, and a little crunch: pure comfort.

Instead of creamy alfredo, opt for a big plate of holy guacamole cream pasta from Healthful Pursuit. You'll get the same texture you love without all the empty calories that come from butter and cream.

Whole wheat orzo with artichokes and peas is a satisfying dish that delights your taste buds. While the photo shows the pasta with some shaved parmesan on top, you can either opt to leave it off or sprinkle a soy-based replacement instead.

Another inventive twist on an Italian classic! When you cook this vegan Mexican lasagna bake, just be sure to buy refried beans that are truly vegan-approved.

This recipe for zucchini lasagna is both gluten- and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for people suffering from multiple food intolerances but looking for a little comfort.

I've been in search of the perfect vegan macaroni and cheese for some time now. You've got to taste this recipe for vegan mac and cheese from LA's M Cafe.