Like any other dish, you can turn pasta into a more nutritious and delicious food option if you’re trying to lose weight or just starting a healthier lifestyle. It’s the ingredients you use that matter. Be sure to use fresh veggies and seasonings that aren’t guilty!
Here are 2 healthy pasta recipes that you can definitely try:
Healthy roasted pasta with vegetables
What do you need:
- 1 kilo of freshly cooked pasta
- 2 aubergines, cubed (with skin)
- 2 carrots, cut into fine matches
- 1 zucchini, cut into thin sticks
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups baby tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Combine the eggplant, carrots, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and salt in a bowl. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (425F) for 20 minutes. When ready, add the garlic, thyme, and lemon juice. Stir and bake for 15 more minutes. Place the cooked pasta and roasted vegetables in a pot and add the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Spice with salt and pepper. Mix well before serving.
Spaghetti squash with hearty peanuts
What do you need:
- 2 zucchini, peeled, seeded and halved widthwise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-inch ginger root, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups diced sweet potato
- 2 cups of water
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of coriander
- 1/2 dry roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Sriracha
- Salt
Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. When done, wipe off the salt and bake in a preheated oven (400F) for 30 minutes. Let cool 15-20 minutes before peeling and separating the strands to create “spaghetti noodles.” To make the peanut sauce, boil the sweet potato with 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and cook until the sweet potato is tender, about 5 minutes. When ready, add the peanut butter, cilantro, peanuts, soy sauce, and as much or little sriracha as you like. Stir to combine the ingredients well and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and then transfer mixture to blender. Puree until smooth. Place the spaghetti squash on a serving plate and top with peanut sauce.
Looking for healthy pasta recipes? Look no further, try these delicious ones!