Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of steaming pasta? Whether you’re enjoying a plate of spaghetti and meatballs or indulging in some fettuccine Alfredo, pasta is the ultimate comfort food. And it’s not just delicious—it’s also packed with nutrients essential to your health.
“Healthy pasta can help lower blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight, and even reduce the risk of chronic diseases. But when we think of pasta, many envision a plate full of white noodles smothered in a creamy sauce or drenched in grease from meatballs.” says pasta lover and Australia’s premier summertime lifestyle accessories provider Isaiah Burke of the Beach Umbrella.
Don’t despair—you can still enjoy delicious pasta dishes while staying healthy. Here are five of our favourite high-fiber organic healthy pasta recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied:
1. Organic Buckwheat Spirals With Sautéed Summer Vegetables
Ingredients: organic buckwheat spiral pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
The organic buckwheat spirals add extra protein and fibre to this veggie-packed dish. This gluten-free dish features buckwheat noodles and a medley of summer veggies, including zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. Sauté the vegetables with garlic and olive oil, toss with cooked pasta, and enjoy!
2. Organic Tomato And Spinach Zoo Pasta With White Beans
Ingredients: organic durum wheat zoo-shaped pasta, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, white cannellini beans, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
This vegan protein-packed dish uses white beans to add extra fibre and texture to the mix. Sauté cherry tomatoes and spinach with garlic and olive oil before tossing in cooked zoo pasta and white beans. Top with parmesan cheese for added flavour.
3. Spinach And Ricotta Spelt Pagodas
Ingredients: organic spelt pagoda pasta, frozen spinach, ricotta cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
This dish is creamy and nutritious, adding spinach and ricotta cheese. Sauté the frozen spinach with garlic and olive oil before tossing in cooked pagoda pasta and a dollop of ricotta.
4. Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Ingredients: spaghetti squash, six slices of bacon (or a vegetarian alternative), 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, two eggs, salt, and pepper to taste.
Replace spaghetti noodles with spaghetti squash for added nutrients and fibre. Top with a lightened-up version of classic carbonara sauce made with bacon, egg yolks, and parmesan cheese.
5. Organic Brown Rice Penne With Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: Organic brown rice penne, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto.
This dish is simple yet satisfying, with a sweet burst of cherry tomatoes and creamy pesto sauce. Using brown rice pasta is high fibre, making it an excellent choice for gluten-free diets.
You can enjoy healthy pasta and still savor the taste of your favorite dishes.
Organic & Healthy pasta dishes are possible—you have to think outside the box and choose whole foods, whole grains, and low-calorie pasta over process options. And don’t skimp on the veggies—they add vitamins and minerals perfect for high-fiber diets. So go ahead and dig into that comforting bowl of pasta—your body will thank you for it.
Naked Foods joins pasta lovers worldwide in celebrating World Pasta Day on October 25th. Let’s enjoy pasta in all its delicious, healthy glory!
About The Author: Kayla Cox
Kayla Cox is an experienced freelance writer. She is an avid yogini and enjoys writing about trends and developments in all areas related to health and wellbeing. In 2015, Kayla weighed 85kg and needed to lose 20 pounds or risk diabetes.
She lost weight, not to be “fit’ but to be healthy. In order to understand the essence of health, she conducted extensive research and interviews with health practitioners. Writing about her journey, she helps other people who, like her are in need of a lifestyle change.
