Creamy Salmon Pasta
Here’s a delicious and easy dish the whole family will love: creamy salmon pasta with lemon and garlic. It only takes 30 minutes to put together— perfect for weeknights when life gets a bit hectic!
15+ Healthy Pasta Recipes and Noodles
If you love pasta but you’re trying to eat healthy, this page is your go-to source for the BEST healthy pasta recipes!
The pasta side dishes and dinners here use wholesome and simple ingredients, and are quick and easy to make for a deliciously healthy meal.
Are all pasta recipes bad for you?
Pasta has a bad reputation of being unhealthy. In truth, the noodles as-is are fine, when eaten in moderation. The reason some pasta recipes are unhealthy is because they’re served with heavy, cream-based pasta sauces, fatty proteins, or too many calorie-heavy toppings like cheese.
Here, you will find plenty of healthy pasta dishes that are delicious options for a quick lunch, side dish, or dinner tonight!
Chicken Pasta Recipes
Chicken and pasta are the perfect combo – a lean protein paired with a healthy sauce and perfectly cooked noodles!
Popular chicken pasta recipes here include a one-pot pasta chicken caprese and a healthy summer weeknight dinner of lemon pasta salad with grilled chicken.
Healthy Pasta with Vegetables
Pack your plate with a reasonable serving size of pasta; 1 ounce of uncooked noodles expands during cooking to a cooked serving size of 2 ounces.
Pile plenty of veggies onto the plate too, for delicious healthy pasta dinners like summer vegetable pasta primavera, or delicious spicy chipotle hummus pasta!
Or try your hand at making veggie pasta using healthy vegetables like zucchini, eggplant or carrots.
Look below for other healthy pasta recipes!
Chicken Caprese One Pot Pasta
Fuss-free one pot pasta is a meal the whole family will love! This 20-minute recipe is inspired by caprese salad, with fire-roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and plenty of fresh basil. You’ll look forward to eating it all summer long!
Mushroom and Lentil Bolognese (Vegetarian)
Lentil bolognese sauce has tons of flavor! Enjoy it your favorite pasta, like spaghetti. Or go healthy and serve it over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash! Includes stovetop, crockpot, and instant pot options.
Lemon Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
This easy lemon pasta salad is a great side dish – or toss in grilled chicken for a full meal that’s perfect for meal prep! I love the sweet and tangy lemon-honey vinaigrette on this healthy pasta salad recipe.
