Successful, sustainable weight loss doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite food groups. In fact, pasta is one of eight foods that are surprisingly good for weight loss. That’s because it’s low on the glycemic index, meaning it takes longer to digest and can help keep you feeling full. The recipes below combine pasta with other nutritious foods such as veggies and lean protein.
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1. CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI WITH EGGPLANT RAGU | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 307; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 611mg; Carbohydrate: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 5g
2. QUICKER SKILLET LASAGNA WITH GROUND TURKEY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 425; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 528mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 34g
3. MAC N CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrients (per serving): Calories: 262; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 486mg; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 8g
4. ONE-POT PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER, LEMON AND OLIVES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 311; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Sodium: 651mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 12g
5. SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND SHRIMP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 419; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 220mg; Sodium: 504mg; Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein 38g
6. BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 286; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Sodium: 400mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 31g
7. ASPARAGUS PEA PASTA BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 359; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 22mg; Sodium: 251mg; Carbohydrate: 59g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 13g
8. PASTA LENTIL BOLOGNESE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 484mg; Carbohydrate: 68g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 13g
9. INSTANT POT ROTINI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 79 mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 67g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 49g
10. SMOKED SALMON ALFREDO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 422; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 36mg; Sodium: 540mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 24g
Originally published October 2019, updated with additional reporting
