Description
Explore healthy alternatives to traditional pasta that are nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
- Zucchini – 2 medium
- Spaghetti squash – 1 medium
- Shirataki noodles – 1 pack
- Whole wheat pasta – 8 oz
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Chickpea pasta – 8 oz
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini to create zucchini noodles.
- Bake spaghetti squash at 400°F for 40 minutes.
- Rinse shirataki noodles and heat according to package instructions.
- Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
- Boil quinoa in water for 15 minutes.
- Prepare chickpea pasta as per package directions.
Notes
- Use zucchini noodles raw or lightly sautéed.
- Spaghetti squash can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.
- Shirataki noodles have a unique texture.
- Whole wheat pasta is a good source of fiber.
- Chickpea pasta is high in protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy pasta alternatives, low carb pasta, vegetable noodles, whole grain pasta