Pasta can definitely be part of a healthy diet — it’s actually a surprisingly good food for weight loss. 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 nutrient-dense veggies and lean protein for under 410 calories per serving.
1. INSTANT POT ROTINI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 67g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 48g
2. ONE-POT PASTA WITH SPINACH & TOMATO | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 334; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 540mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 14g
3. ONE-PAN CREAMY PESTO PENNE | MAEBELLS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 313; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 483mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 9g
4. ONE-PAN PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND ARTICHOKES | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 410; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium: 554mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 22g
5. EASY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 339; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 945mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 21g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 22g
