Green Goddess Pasta from the Pantry

Craving more straightforward vegetarian pasta dishes? Check out my tofu Mac and cheese, creamy lemon pasta, well-seasoned spicy vodka pasta, and pasta with rose sauce!

Green goddess pasta is one of those meals I turn to when I want something short, nourishing, and seriously savory. It’s packed with fresh herbs—basil, dill and spinach, and blended with silken tofu to make a creamy vegan sauce.

Worth keeping how easily it comes together in the blender while the pasta cooks. The whole thing takes maybe 20 minutes, and it always feels like a reset meal—fresh, light, and satisfying without being heavy. It’s also great for meal prep, because it holds up genuinely well in the fridge.

Reasons You’ll Love This dish

• Bursting with flavor: The herby green sauce delivers major brightness and zing in every bite.
• Fast and fuss-free: Ready in only over 20 minutes—reliable for when you want something savory in a hurry.
• Endlessly customizable: Toss in your regular mix-ins like veggies, other herbs, or a protein to make it uniquely yours.

Ingredients you’ll need

This green pasta recipe is all about fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together to make a creamy, flavor-packed sauce.

• Pasta: Use your go-to shape. I like to use a short pasta that will genuinely hold all the creamy green sauce.
• Spinach: Adds color, nutrients and a mild, earthy flavor to the sauce.
• Silken tofu: Makes the sauce ultra creamy without any dairy.
• Plant-based milk: Thins the sauce to the dependable consistency.
• Lemon juice: Brightens everything up with a pop of fresh citrus.
• Seasoning: Italian seasoning and garlic powder add savory complex flavor.
• Nutritional yeast: Brings a cheesy, umami flavor—great dairy-free option.
• Fresh herbs: Basil, dill, and tarragon make the sauce taste vibrant and garden-fresh.
• Hemp seeds: Add heartiness, protein, and healthy fats.

How to Make Green Goddess Pasta

Full recipe is down in the recipe card but here’s an overview of how to make it:

To get this green goddess pasta recipe started, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil—this way, your pasta can cook while you prep the rest of the dish. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set it aside.

More straightforward tofu recipes you’ll love

• Sesame Tofu Bowls
• Tofu Lunch “Meat”
• Tofu Satay
• Rice Paper Tacos with Tofu