These tasty dishes make great use of the versatile pasta and are ready in under 30 minutes. Low in sodium and saturated fat, these recipes are packed with healthy ingredients, making them a great choice for anyone trying to maintain a healthy heart. With tasty options like Herbed Lemon Orzo and Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing, pasta will be ready in no time.
Herb Lemon Orzo
Lemon zest and fresh parsley add color to plain orzo, making it a great side dish to add to your repertoire.
Chicken and vegetable penne with parsley and walnut pesto
Commercially available pesto can be high in sodium, so making your own allows you to control your salt intake, and it’s quick and easy to whip up while your pasta water boils.
Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Give the classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful twist. Mix in some avocado in the mayonnaise, whole-grain elbow macaroni, and fresh veggies for a delicious pasta salad you’ll want to make all summer long.
Fresh Herb Shrimp Linguini
Fragrant rosemary and lots of garlic add loads of flavor to this simple shrimp pasta.
Spring Cacio e Pepe
“Cacio e pepe” means “cheese and pepper” in Italian, and this spaghetti dish with fresh asparagus and baby arugula is seasoned with “cacio e pepe” and a dash of lemon zest.
Salmon Lemon Garlic Pasta
Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? Transform it into the perfect weeknight dinner with this lemony garlic pasta.
Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Using a pre-packaged pesto sauce mix makes preparing this shrimp pasta a time saver and more flavorful.
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
The rich mushroom sauce in this plant-based beef stroganoff is thick and creamy thanks to vegan sour cream.
Chicken and Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon and Parmesan
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This one-pan pasta dish combines chicken breast with sautéed spinach, flavored with garlic and lemon, and is best served with a little Parmesan cheese on top.
Asparagus and shrimp pasta
The fat-free half and half gives this elegant pasta dish a rich, creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with the flavorful elements of shrimp and asparagus.
Easy pea and spinach carbonara
Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried pasta, making it a must-have for quick weeknight dinners, like this delicious, healthy meal with eggs as the base for a creamy sauce.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Here, we combine elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad, and chicken salad to create a meal that’s quick and easy to make.
Tarragon Chicken Linguine
This quick and easy dinner features chicken, broccoli, and pasta in a light sauce.
Penne with tuna and sun-dried tomatoes
Need a quick dish that’s flavorful and colorful? This penne pasta dinner for two combines green onions, baby spinach, tuna, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Basil Lemon Shrimp Linguine
Fresh basil and lemon zest and juice add vibrant flavor to this shrimp pasta.
Spicy Jalapeno Shrimp Pasta
Fresh jalapeños give this shrimp pasta a nice zing, so use as many as you like, depending on your taste.
Ricotta and summer vegetable pasta
Getting your daily veggie fix is easy with this veggie-packed pasta recipe. Loaded with broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, and a creamy ricotta-tomato sauce, you’ll be amazed that it only takes 25 minutes to prepare.
Inside Out Lasagna
Here, we use the basic ingredients of lasagna (ricotta cheese, pasta, and tomatoes) and eliminate the hassle of layering and long baking times to create a super quick and satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
