Add a bit of a twirl to your Meatless Monday with these satisfying pasta and noodle recipes. Whether you feel like indulging in delicious Italian pasta or delectable Asian noodles, these filling entrees are a great way of making the most of whatever veggies you've got laying around the kitchen. Pair them with a refreshing salad and you've got an easy vegetarian dinner that's hard to beat.
1. Linguini alla Genovese (pictured above)
Genovese refers to food prepared in the style of Genoa, the city where pesto was born.
These green noodles are a lot of fun - for extra texture try pressing the tofu overnight.
Pasta with tomato sauce is an Italian classic and no one does it better than Chef Davide Oldani.
4. Chinese Noodles with Mushrooms
Mushrooms add meatiness to this umami-filled Chinese noodle recipe with ginger and lemongrass.
If you are a pescatarian you'll enjoy biting into this simple but tasty pasta recipe with shrimp.
The best part about this noodle salad is you can improvise with the veggies you have on hand.
7. Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula
The sweetness of cherry tomatoes balances the sharp taste of arugula in this easy pasta recipe.