12 Quick & Easy Green Pasta Recipes To Make For St. Patrick's Day

When you've got a big bowl o' noodles in front of you, you hardly need animal products for flavor. That's why we love this super-delicious vegan green goddess pasta. Spoiler alert: The secret to making super-cheesy dish is none other than nutritional yeast. (via Blissful Basil)

If you haven't jumped on board the creamy avocado and spinach pasta train yet, you're missing out. Ripe avos add creaminess and flavor to your noodles in a similar way to olive oil and butter. But, obviously, they're incredibly healthy and full of nutrients. (via Jo Cooks)

Green Goddess pasta salad really is the best of all worlds. Make it with canned chickpeas for a quick-and-easy protein fix, or add grilled chicken breast if you're in need of something a little more substantial. (via Pumpkin and Peanut Butter)

Speaking of pasta salads, why not combine the flavors of everyone's favorite sandwich with this BLT pasta dish? This super yummy version is made with tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bacon, ranch dressing, and barbecue sauce for a decidedly un-salady salad. (via Life in the Lofthouse)

You only need to get one dish dirty to make this super quick and simple gnocchi dish packed with vegetables and vegetarian protein. (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)

Halloumi is a delicious, hearty cheese that makes for a fantastic meat substitute… especially in green pasta dishes. This tasty recipe requires only a few steps: Cook your pasta, fry your cheese, sauté your veggies, and then combine for ultimate yumminess. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables out there, boasting large amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin A. Pro tip: To ensure your broccoli doesn't lose nutrients in the cooking process, be sure to steam it rather than boil it. (via Love and Lemons)

Bowtie pasta is a delightful addition to this healthful, pesto-based soup. Flavorful and herbaceous, this concoction is flavored with a TON of herbs and spices, including cilantro, basil, parsley, and coriander. (via Well and Full)

This hearty green pasta dish is full of plant-based protein… from green beans. Yep, they're actually a very high-protein vegetable and PEFECT for adding into pasta dishes. Pro tip: To make sure you don't overcook your penne, pour cold water over the pasta after it's done cooking. This will prevent further cooking due to steam. (via Skinny Ms.)

Top this dish with whatever protein you please. Salmon is a super-healthy choice, but vegans can eat this completely as-is. Bonus health points if you make it with whole-wheat noodles. (via The Endless Meal)

Mac and cheese is a perennial guilty pleasure, but there's no need to feel guilty about indulging every once in a while, especially when you're simultaneously indulging in baby spinach and parsley. (via Simply Recipes)

Here's another avocado pasta sauce for you to try out. Be sure to select super-ripe avocados when you're making this kind of green pasta sauce. If they're not ripe, you won't end up with the creamy consistency that makes it absolutely ah-mazing. (via Gimme Delicious)