We’re here because we both love pasta, but sometimes pasta doesn’t love us. Just because we made the switch to healthy living doesn’t mean we have to give up on one of our favourite foods!
I’ve found 22 healthy pasta recipes perfect for adding to your next dinner roster! All recipes are under 600 calories per serving and are packed with veggies, protein, and, of course noodles 🍝
Ready to find your new favourite pasta dish? Let’s get into it!
Easy Recipe for Vegetarian Pasta | With Avocado Sauce
By: Your Healthy Beginning
My super easy vegetarian pasta recipe features a quick avocado sauce. To finish off this dish I used fresh tomatoes and Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese to give it an irresistible creamy texture! This is the perfect spring or summer pasta recipe for those who are looking for dinner in a hurry.
Nutrition: Calories: 529
Vegan Ravioli Recipe | with Vegan Sausage & Fennel
By: Your Healthy Beginning
Discover pure vegan indulgence with Pasta Travola’s plant-based sausage and fennel stuffed ravioli. These delectable parcels burst with savory flavors, proving that vegan cuisine can be incredibly satisfying. Perfect for both vegans and food lovers, Pasta Travola’s vegan ravioli recipe elevates your dining experience with cruelty-free deliciousness.
Nutrition: Calories: 425 Fat: 20g Carbs: 48g Protein: 15g
Spring Pasta Recipe with Asparagus
By: Your Healthy Beginning
With spring in full swing, it’s time for quick and easy healthy pasta recipes! Try my delightful spring pasta recipe featuring vibrant asparagus. Tossed in a homemade pesto and sprinkled with Romano cheese, it’s a nutritious and flavorful dish ready in just 25 minutes or less.
Nutrition: Calories: 593 Fat: 16g Carbs: 91g Protein: 20g
Butternut Squash Ravioli | With Brown Butter & Sage
By: Your Healthy Beginning
Take your butternut squash ravioli up a notch with a mouthwatering brown butter and crispy sage sauce. Just sauté some fresh sage leaves until they get nice and crispy in the browned butter, then pour this amazing blend over your perfectly cooked ravioli. The rich, nutty goodness of that browned butter, combined with the earthy, herby charm of sage, will turn your meal into something you won’t soon forget.
Nutrition: Calories: 498 Fat: 20g Carbs: 56g Protein: 21g
Creamy Gnocchi Recipe
By: Your Healthy Beginning
Get ready for a taste sensation with this Creamy Gnocchi Recipe jazzed up with spinach and beans! Imagine soft, pillowy gnocchi taking a dip in a lusciously creamy pool, all mingling with the goodness of spinach and beans. It’s like a cozy, flavor-packed hug in a bowl. Quick, easy, and seriously scrumptious – your taste buds are in for a treat!
Nutrition: Calories: 394 Fat: 11g Carbs: 67g Protein: 9g
Pea & Asparagus Ravioli Recipe
By: Your Healthy Beginning
Dive into this amazing healthy pasta recipe! Picture this: Creamy Asparagus and Pea Ravioli swimming in a dreamy Cream Sauce. But here’s the kicker—it’s made with condensed milk and Romano cheese for that extra oomph. So, you get all the flavor without the guilt. Who knew healthy eating could taste this good?
Nutrition: Calories: 576
Low Calorie Mac and Cheese Recipe
By: Your Healthy Beginning
Low-cal mac and cheese is like comfort food’s cool, guilt-free cousin. It’s all about keeping the flavor party alive without the calorie hangover. Swapping some stuff around and watching portions means you get all that cheesy goodness without feeling like you need an extra notch on your belt. So, whether you’re watching your cals or just want to feel a bit lighter after digging into a bowl of mac, this low-cal version is the tasty ticket. No regrets, just cheesy smiles all the way!
Nutrition: Calories: 506 Fat: 10g Carbs: 72g Protein: 31g
Zucchini Noodle with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Creamy Avocado
By: Your Healthy Beginning
My ultimate zucchini noodle recipe featuring sundried tomatoes, chicken, goat cheese, and smothered in a delicious creamy avocado sauce! If you’re looking for a low-carb pasta and high veggie recipe this is the perfect choice that will keep you coming back for more!
Nutrition: Calories: 313 Fat: 23g Carbs: 26g Protein: 7g
Baked Penne with Roasted Veggies
By: One Lovely Life
Looking for healthy pasta recipes? One Lovely Life’s Baked Penne with Veggies hits the spot! Packed with colourful peppers, mushrooms, peas and onions, this dish is a delicious twist on traditional penne. Baked to perfection, it’s hearty, wholesome, and sure to satisfy your cravings for a nutritious and comforting meal.
Nutrition: Calories: 321 Fat: 13g Carbs: 43g Protein: 9g
Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta
By: Purely Kaylie
Savour the flavour with Purely Kaylie’s Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta! This dish is a delightful twist on traditional pesto, featuring vibrant broccoli as the star ingredient. With every forkful, you’ll enjoy a burst of fresh, green goodness. It’s a satisfying and nutritious meal that vegans and non-vegans alike will love!
Nutrition: Calories: 383 Fat: 16g Carbs: 43g Protein: 21g
Lemon Pepper Pasta
By: Sailor Bailey
Sailor Bailey’s Lemon Pepper Pasta is a must-try for anyone craving healthy pasta recipes! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a hint of pepper, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying. Made with zucchini slices and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, it’s a deliciously light yet filling meal perfect for any occasion.
Nutrition: Calories: 423 Fat: 21g Carbs: 27g Protein: 12g
Pasta & Peas
By: Neighbor Food Blog
Pasta & Peas by Neighbor Food Blog is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the comforting flavours of pasta and peas with a twist of savoury pancetta. It’s a delightful combination of creamy and salty goodness, perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty family dinner. Bon appétit!
Nutrition: Calories: 581 Fat: 36g Carbs: 47g Protein: 19g
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
By: Spend with Pennies
Spend with Pennies’ Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavourful dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with juicy shrimp and a spicy Cajun kick, it’s a delicious twist on classic pasta that’ll satisfy your cravings without keeping you tied to the kitchen.
Nutrition: Calories: 575 Fat: 33g Carbs: 40g Protein: 30g
Spring Vegetable Zoodle Pasta
By: The Stingy Vegan
Looking for healthy pasta recipes? Look no further than The Stingy Vegan’s Spring Vegetable Zoodle Pasta! This vibrant dish combines the freshness of spring veggies with the goodness of zucchini and whole-wheat pasta. It’s a guilt-free delight that’ll leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Perfect for a light and tasty meal!
Nutrition: Calories: 305 Fat: 15g Carbs: 38g Protein: 9g
Fusilli With Mushroom And Roasted Butternut Squash
By: Primavera Kitchen
Primavera Kitchen’s Fusilli with Mushroom and Roasted Butternut Squash is a hearty vegetarian dish perfect for fall or winter. Bursting with savoury flavours, the combination of earthy mushrooms and sweet roasted squash creates a cozy meal that’s both comforting and satisfying. It’s a must-try for any pasta lover!
Nutrition: Calories: 288 Fat: 12g Carbs: 44g Protein: 8g
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes
By: Yay for Food
Yay for Food’s Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes is a delightful vegetarian dish that screams fall or winter comfort. With creamy goat cheese melding perfectly with tender zucchini and juicy tomatoes, it’s a flavour explosion that’ll warm you up on chilly days. A must-have for any pasta enthusiast’s recipe collection!
Nutrition: Calories: 279 Fat: 7g Carbs: 13g Protein: 27g
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
By: Running to the Kitchen
Running to the Kitchen’s Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a gem among healthy pasta recipes. Bursting with flavour from fresh cherry tomatoes and zesty lemon, this dish is a refreshing twist on traditional pasta. Plus, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights without sacrificing taste or nutrition.
Nutrition: Calories: 433 Fat: 20g Carbs: 44g Protein: 19g
Pasta alla Norma
By: A Family Feast
A Family Feast’s Pasta Alla Norma is a mouthwatering Italian classic featuring fresh Roma tomatoes and succulent eggplant. This hearty dish boasts rich flavours and a satisfying texture, making it a hit with pasta lovers everywhere. It’s a delicious way to savour the taste of Italy right in your own kitchen.
Nutrition: Calories: 466 Fat: 20g Carbs: 64g Protein: 11g
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce
By: A Simple Palate
A Simple Palate’s Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce is a vegetarian masterpiece perfect for fall or winter nights. With caramelized cauliflower and a flavorful red pepper sauce, it’s a hearty and comforting dish that satisfies cravings and warms the soul. A must-try for any pasta-loving veggie enthusiast!
Nutrition: Calories: 423 Fat: 11g Carbs: 66g Protein: 16g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
By: What Molly Made
What Molly Made’s Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake is a creamy delight with a twist! Made with coconut milk for a luscious dairy-free option, it’s a flavorful fusion of spinach, artichokes, and pasta, baked to perfection. This comforting dish is sure to be a hit with both veggie lovers and dairy-free diners alike!
Nutrition: Calories: 589 Fat: 23g Carbs: 74g Protein: 21g
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
By: Yellow Bliss Road
Yellow Bliss Road’s Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a delightful summer dish that’s part of a lineup of healthy pasta recipes. Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe tomatoes, basil, and grilled chicken, it’s a light yet satisfying meal that captures the essence of summer. A perfect choice for a warm-weather dinner gathering!
Nutrition: Calories: 430 Fat: 5g Carbs: 47g Protein: 43g
Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
By: Jar of Lemons
Jar of Lemons’ Pumpkin Pasta Recipe is a cozy addition to your healthy pasta recipes lineup, ideal for the crisp days of fall. This dish combines the seasonal flavors of pumpkin with nutritious ingredients for a creamy, comforting meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Fall comfort food at its finest!
Nutrition: Calories: 468 Fat: 24g Carbs: 52g Protein: 17g
