Heck yeah they can! I LOVE pasta, and, contrary to popular "knowledge," most pastas are made completely vegan. While egg noodles are off the table, just about every other kind of pasta is perfectly acceptable to eat. Nowadays, there's a ton of pasta to choose from. Not only are there about a gazillion different shapes and sizes of pasta, but there are also a bunch of different ways to serve pasta as you can see in this vegan pasta post. Chickpea, lentil, quinoa, or brown rice pastas are usually my go-to options for gluten-free pasta. If gluten isn't a problem for you, I recommend opting for whole wheat pasta to get an extra dose of fiber and whole grains into your diet.