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 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
Minty pea pasta
Salmon, White Bean & Pasta Salad
One-pot taco pasta
Spicy spaghetti and zucchini noodles with turkey bolognese by Millie Peartree
Penne with Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Rotini with Creamy Broccoli Sauce
Spaghetti with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Creamy Risotto with Butternut Squash
Cauliflower gnocchi and shirataki spaghetti
Hearts of palm, sweet potato, and zucchini lasagna
Spiralized zucchini, carrot, beet, butternut squash, and more
Zoodle Pasta Primavera
Zucchini noodles with tomato & basil cream sauce
Butternut Squash Noodles with Turkey, Apples & Thyme
Zucchini noodles with roasted tomato pomodoro
Summer squash noodles with chicken and peanut sauce
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Corn Sauce
Spiralized beet slaw with lime and pepitas
Asian Mango-Cucumber Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Peanut Butter Veggie Noodles
Veggie “Pasta” with Lemon, Chives & Goat Cheese
Tricolor Fettuccine Alfredo
