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 fiber intake or boost the whole-grain content of your noodle recipes, here are some delicious options from A (arugula-mushroom gnocchi) to Z (zoodles).
If you're wondering what to make with one of your Trader Joe's finds (we're looking at you, TJ's Cauliflower Gnocchi), we've got you covered there too. 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
Cauliflower gnocchi and shirataki spaghetti
Hearts of palm, sweet potato, and zucchini lasagna
Spiralized zucchini, carrot, beet, butternut squash, and more
Leslie Fink, MS, RD, has worked on the WeightWatchers® 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.