Pasta is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Even though pasta is Italian in origin, it has become part of American mainstream cuisine. You don’t have to be a professional chef to make a great pasta dish.
Every pasta dish is usually really simple and easy to make. Just use your imagination. You should only pay attention to the nutrition facts label on your pasta, to choose healthy ones. Here you can find some amazing healthy pasta recipes.
1. Mushroom chicken pasta
Mushrooms and chicken go hand in hand. This pasta is so creamy, tasty and flavorful!
Ingredients:
– ½ lb. whole-wheat penne
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
– 1 cup vegetable stock
– ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
– 2 tbsp. olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pan, add olive oil, onion and mushrooms and salt, and pepper. Cook for 5- 10 min and add the vegetable stock. In another pan, cook the pasta for 10 minutes. Drain it, and add the mushrooms. Add the rest of ingredients, mix well and cook for 3 minutes more. Done!
2. Mediterranean turkey pasta
This healthy pasta is a perfect side dish, but because it’s packed with tasty vegetables and turkey, it can also be the main course.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups whole-wheat pasta
– 2 red onions, chopped
– 4 ounces turkey breast, roasted
– 1 cup tomatoes, halved
– 1 tsp. Italian herb mix
– 1/3 cup feta cheese, low -fat
– 1/3 black olives, halved
– 2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cook pasta and drain it. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add onions. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix with pasta. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix again. Place in the fridge for 2 hours. Serve and enjoy your yummy pasta.
3. Gluten free pasta
This is a recipe for people who are trying to stay slim while eating pasta.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups pasta, gluten-free
– 2 tbsp. garlic, chopped
– 2 head Swiss chards, cut
– 1 tbsp. olive oil
– 5-6 olives
– 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
– 2 onions, sliced
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions:
Cook pasta, drain and set aside. In another skillet, cook Swiss chard for about 5 minutes. Set aside and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and gently mix to combine. Done!
4. Mediterranean pasta
The seafood in this yummy Mediterranean pasta adds a healthy dose of protein, that can keep you stay full for longer.
Ingredients:
– 0/5 pound whole-wheat pasta
– 1 pounds clams
– 3 tbsp. olive oil
– 2 onions
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/3 cup white wine
– 1 cup tomato sauce
– ½ cup fresh Mediterranean herbs
Instructions:
Cook pasta. Remove the sand from clams. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add white wine cook for 2 minutes more. Add clams and cook until they open. Save the liquid for later. In another skillet, add the liquid, clams, tomato sauce, herbs, and cook for 5 minutes more. Mix with sauce and serve while hot.
5. Colorful tofu pasta
This colorful and healthy pasta salad is full of tasty vegetables, that will that will wake up your taste buds.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup whole-wheat pasta
– 1 tbsp. olive oil
– 1/3 cup feta cheese, diced
– 0/5 cup firm tofu, tofu, sliced
– 4 cups mixed vegetables, sliced
Instructions:
Cook pasta and drain it. Set aside. In another skillet, add everything thing except feta cheese, and cook for about 5 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes, and mix in feta cheese. Enjoy your healthy pasta!