Healthy Pasta Recipes

A pinch of saffron adds a vegetal, almost tomatoey taste to this rustic chicken soup made with leeks, celery, and carrots.

These vegetarian wonders are fast to prep and come out tender and tasty.

Martha and her young friend Alex Connolly made this delectable version of ravioli. A variety of fresh mushrooms, ranging from the mild-tasting button to the intense porcini, are mixed with Parmesan and ricotta cheeses to make a robust filling for this classic Italian dish. To complement the filling, a delicate sauce of butter and sage is all that is needed.

This classic Sicilian pasta dish combines eggplant, tomatoes, and basil. Put a dollop of ricotta cheese on each plate to stir in for a creamy consistency.

Ricotta and pureed Butternut squash add extra creaminess to this new Macaroni and Cheese—a favorite comfort-food.

Yes, you can cook couscous in the oven! It's added to the sheet pan after the chickpeas, cauliflower, and carrots spiced with ras el hanout have roasted for a spell. Feta, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon help bring all the flavors together.

This one-pot wonder that takes its inspiration from paella will impress friends and family and satisfy even the hungriest diners.

This quick meal will give the whole family a satisfying meal.

A few minutes in a skillet transforms ripe tomatoes and zucchini into a fresh sauce for gnocchi.

The mix of pasta, garlic, olive oil and squash is classic but here we throw in kale and toasted almonds on top for healthy, more complex flavor.

Earthy roasted mushrooms and hearty, sweet roasted butternut squash lend exceptional flavor of this pasta dish.

This is an especially quick and easy meal when using leftover Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce.

This lighter carbonara makes a quick comfort food meal during warmer weather. Prosciutto takes the place of traditional guanciale, and stirring in a handful of nutritious baby spinach makes it a commendable choice for a weeknight dinner. 

Our version of pasta and cannellini beans is thick, like a stew. To thin it, use a little extra broth.

Roasting the zucchini and tomatoes rather than sauteing them intensifies their flavor.

Our Minestrone has an array of vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and cranberry beans; additional color comes from red and green pasta shells.

Prepared tapenade is a great pantry item to have on hand for any number of reasons. We love tossing a hearty black olive tapenade with pasta, tomatoes, feta, and parsley for a quick weeknight meal.

Pappardelle, from an Italian verb meaning "to gobble up," is an apt name for a sturdy pasta that fills out a hearty veal stew.

The classic combination of spinach and feta cheese pair well with orzo (rice-shaped pasta).

The combination of tuna, anchovies, capers, garlic, and parsley is traditional in Mediterranean cooking, particularly in southern France.

Pasta plus five ingredients (and a little salt and pepper) makes a great meal.

Each ingredient gets its turn in the wok in this easy shrimp stir-fry one-pan meal: shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, snap peas, eggs, and glass noodles (which are gluten-free!). Added just before serving, fresh basil leaves become slightly wilted from the heat, adding wonderful aroma and bright flavor.

Transform lasagna with meat sauce from a guilty pleasure into a wholesome meal. Small swap-ins can make a mighty difference: Whole-wheat noodles, low-fat cottage cheese, and lean ground sirloin create a light and delicious baked pasta. A topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan keeps this dish feeling indulgent.

Toasting the orzo (rice-shaped pasta) in olive oil before cooking it in water gives it a nutty taste and a golden color.