If you’re a fan of pasta, then you’ll want to add these delicious recipes to your menu! Each of these dishes aligns with the Mediterranean Diet, which is considered one of the healthiest diets around. With a focus on fresh vegetables, healthy fats, lean meats and whole grains, the Mediterranean diet has plenty of benefits like reducing inflammation, supporting heart and brain health and supporting healthy weight loss. Try options like our Creamy Caramelized Cauliflower Pasta and Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta for a nourishing meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.
High-Protein Penne with Ground Turkey & Mushrooms
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Lean ground turkey teams up with cottage cheese, which not only boosts protein but also adds creaminess without relying on heavy cream. Mushrooms bring a savory depth of flavor while being low in calories, and whole-grain penne adds fiber for a hearty and balanced meal!
Creamy Caramelized Cauliflower Pasta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
With simple ingredients and quick prep, this creamy cauliflower pasta is a satisfying dish that feels fancy without the fuss. Add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of chile flakes to elevate this easy, comforting classic even more!
Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This crowd-pleasing dish combines the velvety richness of creamed spinach with tender pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection. Pair it with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread for a dinner that everyone will rave about.
Baked Brie, Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Creamy, melted Brie creates a velvety sauce that fills in the ridges of fusilli pasta, ensuring the sauce clings to every bite, while Parmesan cheese adds nutty, savory depth. Sun-dried tomatoes bring a tangy sweetness that balances the richness, and wilted spinach adds earthy notes and nutrients.
Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali
You’ll only have to dirty one pot in this easy pasta recipe that cooks chicken and vegetables right along with the noodles. Plus, by using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta, the starch that usually gets drained off with your pasta water stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.
One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan
This hearty pasta dish with bright, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights. The Parmesan adds welcome saltiness and notes of umami and you get added texture from the slight crunch of broccoli and whole-wheat noodles. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.
Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali
This chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a meal that’s garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Spaghetti with Baked Brie, Mushrooms & Spinach
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
Melted Brie cheese coats pasta and roasted veggies in this rich vegetarian pasta dish. We bake the Brie on a square of parchment paper so you can remove it from the oven early if it’s melted before your vegetables are done. White-wine vinegar and balsamic glaze add tang and a hint of sweetness in this easy weeknight dinner.
Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This luscious weeknight pasta dish features burrata cheese—a soft cow’s-milk cheese that looks similar to fresh mozzarella but features a creamy center that melts beautifully. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a green salad on the side.
One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.
One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
A little bit of Sunday meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish pasta recipe. Cooking the pasta ahead and refrigerating it saves time here—or use any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.
Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet
This delicious one-skillet pasta meal-for-two is ready in just 35 minutes! Turkey–-seasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blend—is served with tomato sauce and wilted spinach over multi-grain pasta.
