26 alternative pasta recipes to satisfy your craving
Because sometimes you want a plate of ‘noodles’ without all of the refined carbs.
Is there any dish more satisfying and comforting than a warm bowl of your favorite pasta sprinkled with cheese? In case you're trying to cut back on refined carbs, try subbing your traditional go-to noodles with an alternative that's sure to satisfy the urge without sacrifice. Whether you want to increase your fibre intake or boost the whole-grain content of your noodle recipes, here are some delicious options from A (arugula-mushroom gnocchi) to Z (zoodles).
Here are more than two dozen recipes that'll satisfy your pasta craving while giving you some added nutritional benefits to boot.
Lentil and chickpea pasta
Salmon, white bean, and pasta salad
One-pot taco pasta
Penne with homemade Bolognese sauce
Rotini with creamy broccoli sauce
Spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce
Creamy risotto with butternut squash
Rotini with pesto sauce
Gnocchi
Lasagna
Spiralized zucchini, carrot, beet, butternut squash, and more
Zoodle pasta primavera
Zucchini noodles with tomato and basil cream sauce
Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomato Pomodoro
Butternut Squash Noodles with Turkey, Apples & Thyme
Summer squash noodles with chicken and peanut sauce
Zucchini noodles with creamy corn sauce
Spiralized Beet Slaw with Lime and Pepitas
Peanut butter veggie noodles
Veggie “pasta” with lemon, chives, and goat cheese
Tricolour fettuccine alfredo
Spaghetti with butternut squash, white beans, and kale
Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta and Spinach
Spaghetti Squash Primavera
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Leslie Fink, MS, RD, has worked on the WW editorial team for more than 20 years. She plays a key role in food, recipe, and program content, as well as product partnerships and experiences.