Welcome to a world of nutritious noodle dishes with these 35 healthy pasta recipes.

From one-pot pasta to bow-tie pasta salads, this list offers classic favorites and new combinations to nourish your body and delight your taste buds.

Each recipe balances flavor and nutrition, incorporating lean proteins, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome ingredients.

healthy pasta recipes

Whether looking for quick weeknight meals or impressive dishes for entertaining, these recipes prove that pasta can be both satisfying and good for you.

Browse this list and choose from vegetable bolognese and arrabbiata to pesto, mushroom sauce, and pasta salad.

Best of all, most of them are 30-minute meals, making them excellent for family dinners.

Our 35 best healthy pasta recipes

How to store these healthy pasta recipes

  • How to store: These pasta meals can be stored in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
  • How to reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or microwave. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil.
  • How to freeze: You can also freeze the meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let it cool down first, then transfer it to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space for expansion.
    Thaw in the microwave or a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, optional.
Vegan Pasta Salad stored in an airtight container

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35 Healthy Pasta Recipes

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Wondering which pasta recipe to cook next? We've got you covered with 35 healthy pasta ideas, including soups, pasta salads, and one pot meals.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Italian

Ingredients 

  • Check each individual pasta recipe for ingredients required.
  • Make your favorite pasta recipe, and try something new!

Instructions 

  • How to store: Keep these pasta meals stored in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for upย to 3 days.
  • How to reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with fresh herbs.
  • How to freeze: You can also freeze the meals forย up to 3 months. To freeze, let it cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow it to expand.
    Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs, and optionally a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Nutrition calculation is based on an average estimate. Please refer to your individual pasta recipe for more precise estimates.ย 

Nutrition

Serving: 150g, Calories: 400kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 3g, Trans Fat: -12g, Cholesterol: 0mg
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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi! My name is Danielle. I live in Germany, South Baden, near Basel. Am originally from Belgium and like mediterrean food. Since one year I eat vegan and I am so happy with your recipes. They are so delicious! I already threw away two cookbooks. Keep up the good cooking!

    1. Hi Danielle, thanks so much for your kind comment, it made us smile! So happy to hear you like our recipes, your support means a lot to us. Thanks for being here. Cheers, Nico

  2. 5 stars
    You are definitely the best resource for vegan recipes on the Internet. Period. I am an ex-googler too ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Ahaha, what a coincidence, Luis! That’s very kind of you to say – your comment made us smile! Cheers, Nico