

Healthy Pasta Recipes – If you’re in the mood for a healthy pasta dinner your whole family will love, here are some pasta options perfect for you. We’ve rounded up our best healthy pasta recipes, all of which are low effort, and with so much flavor. Let’s dive in!
Healthy Pasta Recipes: 26 Best Healthy Pasta Recipe Ideas for Dinner

1. Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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3. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Baked Salmon and Pasta

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl

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8. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. 20-Minute Sausage Pasta Skillet

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing

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12. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Chicken Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce

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15. One-Pot Chicken Fajita With Orzo Pasta

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Tomato Zucchini Shrimp Pasta

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato

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18. Orzo Pasta Salad

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce {Beef Ragu Pasta}

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Noodles

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21. 5-Minute Instant Pot Ground Beef Lasagna Soup

Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta

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23. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

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24. One-Pan Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Cooking time: 13 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach

Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Parmesan Balsamic Dressing

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28. Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta Soup {Instant Pot}

Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Corn Pasta Salad with Ham and Creamy Dressing

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Tips for healthy pasta meals
- Use whole-grain pasta. Whole grain pasta is a healthier option than white pasta, as it contains more fiber and nutrients.
- Choose a healthier sauce. Instead of a heavy cream-based sauce, you can make a sauce with vegetables, such as tomato or spinach.
- Add fresh vegetables. Adding in fresh vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and onions adds bulk and nutrition to your pasta dish.
- Leaner meats such as chicken, turkey, and lean ground beef provide protein without adding too much saturated fat.
- Use broth or reduced-fat milk. Use low-sodium broth or reduced-fat milk instead of cream to add flavor to your dish.
- Limit the amount of cheese: We all love a good cheesy pasta! It’s true cheese adds flavor but also adds fat and calories to your pasta dinner. Try using only a small amount of cheese or a low-fat variety.
- Herbs and spices can add flavor to your pasta dish without the extra calories.
- Skip the bread! Instead of having bread or garlic bread along with your pasta, opt for a side of steamed vegetables or a salad so you keep carbs under control.
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