Your question sounds like more of a challenge than a true quest for knowledge. Judging by the tone of your question, I can see that you already have a preconceived notion of vegans and I doubt anything you read here will change your mind. Maybe you've encountered some of the more militant vegans that attempt to berate you for eating meat or drinking milk. It's unfortunate that extremists cast a bad light on all the good people that happen to share some of the same beliefs.
Veganism isn't all herbs and pasta. There are hundreds (possibly thousands) of delicious and healthy fruits and vegetables to make up a balanced diet, including cancer-fighting mushrooms and broccoli, which is surprisingly high in protein. There are also soy products and beans, which tend to provide the majority of the protein in a vegan diet as well as providing minerals and vitamins. As you mentioned, there are also pastas and breads, although many of these contain eggs so careful attention is paid to ingredient lists on these products.
With all of these options available to them, vegans can happily and healthily avoid the products that go against their beliefs. It's no secret that many animals are mistreated in food production, even those that aren't killed, and this tends to be the basis of the beliefs of many vegans. Others have a somewhat religious belief that it simply isn't right for humans to pilfer the resources of animals. Many religions, including Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, and especially Jainism, teach that ideally life should always be valued and not willfully destroyed for unnecessary human gratification. Still others make the choice for health reasons. Many people have allergies or intollerances that prevent them from eating animal products, while some simply believe that nutrients from plants are healthier.
Whatever their reasons, vegans have a right to choose this lifestyle just as much as you have the right to choose yours. Don't challenge their beliefs simply because it may not be the right choice for you. And don't let a small extreme group cast a shadow on the hundreds of thousands of loving and accepting individuals who have beliefs different from yours.
A great resource that may answer many of your questions on veganism is VeganOutreach.com