Low-calorie pasta recipes
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Lemon & green bean pasta
Bring on summer with this light pasta dish. It's bursting with zesty, zingy citrus and basil flavours – perfect for eating al fresco
Pesto spinach penne
Combine pasta with spinach, pesto and tomatoes for an easy healthy meal. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which will help your body absorb the iron in the spinach
Chicken & pasta bake
Try our simple pasta bake packed with chicken, bacon and peppers – it's ideal for polishing off leftover pasta and cheese and is sure to be a crowdpleaser
Red pesto minestrone soup
Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread
App onlyCavolo nero pasta. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Rustle up this easy pasta dish served with a vibrant green sauce, thanks to the cavolo nero. It comes together in a flash – on the table in just 20 minutes
App onlyFridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach
Sausage & kale minestrone
Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions
Lighter spaghetti & meatballs
Lentils make a low-fat addition to these minced pork patties for a healthier family favourite - still full of herby, garlicky flavour
Lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoli
15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens
Summery orzo soup
Create this soup using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake alongside orzo and feta. It's a great way to serve up a quick, summery dish
Sardine tomato pasta with gremolata
Enjoy our crowd-pleasing pasta with sardines and gremolata. With added nutrients thanks to the sardines, it's a healthy dish that's low on calories and fat
Halloumi pasta
Add the punchy flavours of halloumi to pasta along with olives, courgette and tomato. Halloumi has more salt than cheddar, so a little goes a long way
Orecchiette with cavolo nero, anchovies & pangrattato
Pangrattato - toasted, crunchy breadcrumbs - add texture to this festive pasta dish. Serve them at the table to ensure they're at peak crispness
Seafood fideuà
Try this paella with a difference, using fideo or vermicelli pasta instead of rice, with prawns, mussels, squid, monkfish and a sprinkling of saffron
Poor man's vongole rosso
A brilliantly healthy pasta dish that's low calorie and rich in iron too, using budget-friendly cockles instead of clams
Wholewheat spaghetti & avocado sauce
Avocados, almonds and zesty lemon create a creamy green sauce for pasta in this low-calorie lunch or dinner
Spaghetti with garlic mushrooms & prosciutto
Whip up this easy pasta dish which is low calorie but big on flavour - sprinkle with parsley and walnut pieces for extra colour and crunch
App onlyToasted orzo with cherry tomatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Toast the orzo before adding the stock to bring out a lovely nutty flavour in this simple veggie dish. If you’re short on time you could skip this step
Butternut & bacon fusilli
This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh rosemary adds extra flavour
Feel-good pasta soup
Try our take on comforting pasta e ceci. Seasoning is key, and a drizzle of good olive oil and a scattering of hard, sharp cheese will really bring it to life
Warm sausage & broccoli pasta salad
A simple midweek supper of short pasta flavoured with chilli and garlic, served with pork chipolatas
Orzo salad
This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil
Mushroom & kale spaghetti
Blend a can of butter beans into this mushroom and kale sauce for a creamy base that adds fibre, nutrients and an additional portion of your five-a-day
Super smoky bacon & tomato spaghetti
Serve your pasta with a budget-friendly bacon, tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot