Favorite life hack: swap regular pasta for a high-protein version (there are so many great ones out there), add in some veggies, protein, and a savory creamy sauce. Pasta bowls and pasta bakes are truly one of my favorite healthy dinner ideas!
I’ve been making these recipes for years and they’re still some of my favorite meals because they’re quick, easy, and my kids love them. Such a win for dinner on busy evenings!
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The BEST Healthy Pasta
Looking for the best healthy pasta? I love using chickpea pasta and lentil pasta in so many of my recipes. Other options include whole wheat pasta, gluten-free pasta, or pasta alternatives (like zucchini noodles)! Here are a few of my favorite everyday healthy pasta brands for weeknight dinners:
- Mantova Italian Organic Whole Wheat Pasta
- Banza Chickpea Pasta
- Barilla Whole Grain Rotini Pasta
- Jovial Organic Brown Rice Pasta
- Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Pasta/Lasagne
30+ Easy Healthy Pasta Recipes
1. Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
This Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake is the ULTIMATE easy weeknight dinner. Made with cooked chicken, spinach basil pesto, whole wheat or lentil pasta, summer squash, tomatoes, and mozzarella, this flavorful meal is healthy and perfect for the entire family!
2. Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole
Whole wheat pasta, chicken, and broccoli in an easy-to-make creamy cashew sauce that can be ready in 30 minutes. This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole is EVERYTHING and perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner!
3. Chicken Tomato Pesto Burrata Pasta
Savory, creamy, and delicious! There’s nothing like this Chicken Tomato Pesto Burrata Pasta recipe for a flavorful dinner that everyone will love. Make this easy and wholesome pasta burrata recipe in just 30 minutes!
4. Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
While technically not pasta, spaghetti squash often makes a wonderful spaghetti substitute. This Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is creamy, savory, comforting, and SO easy to make for dinner tonight. It’s also perfect to make in bulk and freeze for later!
5. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta
This tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe is delicious with tender pan-fried chicken nestled in a creamy tomato spinach sauce. It’s quick and easy for busy weeknights!
6. One-Pot Basil Chicken Baked Ziti
Healthy, easy, and quick homestyle cooking comfort food for the win! This One-Pot Basil Chicken Baked Ziti is perfect for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
7. Paleo Chicken Mushroom Casserole
Creamy, delicious, and perfect for the family, this Paleo Chicken Mushroom Casserole is a great weeknight dinner recipe for even the pickiest of eaters! Paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free, this recipe is known for it’s indulgent, savory flavor. Create this wholesome and rich dinner for any night of the week!
8. One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo
This Healthy Chicken Alfredo pasta recipe is made in just one pan, with all the flavor of traditional Alfredo, without the calories!
9. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta for a healthy, simple weeknight dinner! Make this easy recipe for a healthy pasta that everyone will love.
Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Pasta
10. 10-Minute Avocado Pasta Sauce
Want to know what the best pasta sauce is? This Avocado Pasta Sauce can be made in 10-minutes or less! It’s quick, easy, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and delicious. Perfect for a healthy pasta dinner tonight!
11. Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake
When homestyle cooking, comfort food, and healthy ingredients come together like this Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake did, it’s a total celebration in our household. This healthy pasta recipe is perfect as an easy, comforting, everyday meal!
12. Lemon Garlic Eggplant Mushroom Orzo
One of the BEST pasta recipes for summer, this Lemon Garlic Eggplant Mushroom Orzo recipe is delicious! Made with eggplant, savory mushrooms, fresh garlic, delicious orzo pasta, and a bright touch of lemon, you can’t beat the flavors in this recipe. Garnish with fresh basil for an easy, one-skillet vegetarian and healthy pasta recipe the entire family will love!
13. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
All things fall, all things pumpkin, all things pasta. This recipe a dream come true! Creamy Pumpkin Pasta that’s the BEST for a quick, easy, healthy, and comfort food dinner on a cool, fall evening!
14. Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe
This Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe can be made in 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick, healthy pasta recipe! Made with mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, cottage cheese, and delicious ziti pasta. Wholesome comfort food at it’s finest!
15. Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Pesto Pasta
This cozy bowl of Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Pesto Pasta is great for any night of the week. Taking a classic pesto pasta recipe and updating it with a no cream, creamy pesto sauce, crispy cauliflower, and lemony arugula for an easy, comforting healthy pasta recipe!
16. Roasted Veggie Pasta with Feta
This creamy veggie pasta recipe is made with roasted vegetables, feta, baby arugula, and chunky pasta. Roasting the vegetables and the feta adds an incredible depth of flavor that’s hard to beat! It’s a delicious meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
17. Vegetarian Zucchini Spaghetti w/ Red Sauce & Mushrooms
Creamy, soft zucchini noodles loaded with a thick & hearty traditional red sauce, sautéed mushrooms, and sweet tomatoes. This Vegetarian Zucchini Spaghetti w/ Red Sauce & Mushrooms recipe is the perfect combination of an easy, healthy dinner and homestyle cooking comfort food!
18. Creamy Broccoli Pasta
This Creamy Broccoli Pasta has pasta shells smothered in a buttery Garlic Parmesan Sauce with herbs and lots of broccoli! Add a hint of lemon juice at the end for the ultimate flavor that your family will love.
19. Creamy Kale Pasta Recipe
If you’ve been on the search for the easiest, healthy weeknight dinner, then you’ll love this one. This Kale Pasta Recipe is the perfect easy healthy pasta recipe!
20. The BEST Easy Vegan Meatballs
What to top your pasta off with? Here’s an easy recipe you’ll love! These Easy Vegan Meatballs are made from black beans, mushrooms, walnuts, and olive oil. Perfect for adding to spaghetti or any type of healthy pasta! Delicious, easy to make, healthy, and perfect for dinner tonight.
21. Lightened-Up Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
All the flavor of mac & cheese, but better and healthier. This Lightened-Up Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese recipe is easy to make and delicious! Even little ones are obsessed with this healthy pasta recipe. Make this in no time at all for a dinner recipe the entire family will adore!
Healthy Seafood Pasta Recipes
22. Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe
Dairy free, creamy, and DELICIOUS, this Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe is easy to put together and can be made in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
23. One-Pot Shrimp Scampi w/ Zucchini Noodles
The perfect wholesome pasta substitute: zucchini noodles! This One-Pot Shrimp Scampi is easy to make and delicious. Perfect for a gluten-free, healthy dinner!
Healthy Lasagna Recipes
24. Spinach & Mushroom Vegetarian Lasagna
This Spinach & Mushroom Vegetarian Lasagna is the BEST weeknight dinner recipe! Easy to make, this meal can even be prepped in advance and baked later. If you’ve been on the search for a flavorful and healthy vegetarian dinner that the entire family will love, then this recipe recipe is for you!
Healthy Pasta Salad Recipes
25. The BEST Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe
If you’ve been on the search for the ULTIMATE weeknight dinner, then look no further. This Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe is the cheesiest, gooiest, creamiest, BEST recipe for dinner tonight! All of the goodness of classic lasagna, but lightened up and loaded with healthy ingredients for a wholesome version of the original recipe!
26. Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad
Who says healthy pasta recipes always have to be warm? This creamy, savory, hearty, fresh, flavor-loaded Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad is a cold pasta favorite. Make it as a delicious summer side dish or lunch recipe that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
27. Turmeric Sweet Potato Pasta Salad
All things easy, delicious, and wholesome. This Turmeric Sweet Potato Pasta Salad will take your fall dinner to another level and is perfect for a healthy pasta substitute recipe!
28. Grilled Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad
Grilled vegetables from the farmers market shine in this vegetarian orzo pasta salad, perfect as a side dish or meatless main.
Other Healthy Pasta Recipes
29. Spinach Basil Pesto
This Spinach Basil Pesto goes on EVERYTHING and is perfect for adding to healthy pasta recipes. If you’re looking for something creamy, delicious, and AMAZING for dinner tonight, then this Healthy Spinach Basil Pesto is just the thing for you!
30. Caprese Pasta Salad
This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta! Perfect as a simple family side dish or when feeding a crowd this make-ahead recipe for the best Caprese Pasta Salad delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love.
31. Creamy Mushroom Sausage Rigatoni
Creamy Mushroom Sausage Rigatoni that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Comforting, hearty, lightened-up, and delicious. This is one of the best healthy pasta recipes that the entire family will love!
Marie says:
Drooling over this amazing list of pasta dishes! Pasta is my go-to weeknight dinner solution and I’m always looking for new inspiration, and especially for making them on the healthier side, Bookmarking this list to return to it again and again!