Description
Explore healthy alternatives to traditional pasta for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- Zucchini – 2 medium
- Carrots – 2 large
- Spaghetti squash – 1 medium
- Whole wheat pasta – 8 ounces
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Chickpea pasta – 8 ounces
Instructions
- Wash and cut zucchini and carrots into thin strips.
- Cook spaghetti squash in the oven for 45 minutes at 375°F.
- Boil whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
- Prepare quinoa by rinsing and cooking in water until fluffy.
- Cook chickpea pasta as directed on the package.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add your choice of sauce and mix well.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Try different sauces for variety.
- Use a spiralizer for zucchini and carrots for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy pasta alternatives, zucchini noodles, chickpea pasta, whole wheat pasta, quinoa pasta