5 Healthier Pasta Recipes
By Suzanne Lenzer October 29, 2014
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Healthy dinners go light on the noodles and load up on veggies and protein. Dig into these recipes that make a hearty family meal out of just 8 ounces of pasta.
Paella-Style Pasta
A family-friendly take on a Spanish favorite, this dish relies on shrimp and veggies to bulk up the orzo. Double the amount of corn if your kid doesn't like peas -- or vice versa.
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Sausage & White Bean Orecchiette
Have you heard? Protein-packed beans mix well with ear-shaped pasta. If you're following a diet low in saturated fat, use turkey or chicken sausage to make the dish.
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Fettuccine With Meatballs
The protein-rich meatballs will help fill your kids up.
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On Top of Spaghetti
... put bacon, spinach, and protein-rich chickpeas! If your kid snubs spinach, try making the dish with broccoli instead.
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Baked Ratatouille Casserole
Watch the classic Disney flick first, then watch your kids gobble up the eggplant in this dish.
Originally published in the December 2014 issue of Parents magazine.
