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Pasta

You might not think of pasta as nutritious — but these healthy pasta recipes are balanced, satisfying, and perfect for real life. From one-pot dinners to meal prep lunches, these dishes are comforting without the crash.

Not sure where to start? Make my One-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo or Healthy Hamburger Helper for a quick weeknight dinner, or dig into this protein-packed Philly Cheesesteak Pasta.

Cottage cheese alfredo pasta in a white, shallow bowl with a fork.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Creamy white lasagna soup in a white soup bowl with a spoon.
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White Lasagna Soup

Marry be chicken soup in a large white Dutch oven with a vintage silver ladle.
HPHigh Protein

Marry Me Chicken Soup

One-pot broccoli cheddar orzo in a braiser pan on a green tile counter.
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Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

Pesto and orzo salad mixed in a large mixing bowl, with silver tongs.
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Pesto and Orzo Salad

Cilantro lime pasta salad in a wood serving bowl.
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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

A few small bowls filled with one-pot chicken and artichoke pasta
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Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Bowl of lemon basil pasta salad with peas and parmesan cheese
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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

photo of chicken sausage orzo styles in a large white pan, with a silver serving spoon with a green handle
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One-Pan Chicken Sausage Orzo

Small white bowl containing cheesy one-pot orzo mac and cheese
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One-Pot Cheesy Orzo

A small bowl of high protein minestrone soup with Italian sausage.
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High Protein Minestrone Soup With Italian Sausage

Bowl with philly cheesesteak pasta on a beige kitchen counter
HPHigh Protein

Healthy Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe

Balsamic chicken pasta with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini and basil in a large skillet
HPHigh Protein

Balsamic Chicken Pasta

Baking pan with baked feta pasta with more vegetables prepared, topped with fresh basil
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Baked Feta Cheese Pasta With More Vegetables

3/4 view of a large, white skillet with healthier hamburger helper inside
HPHigh ProteinHFHigh Fiber

Healthier Hamburger Helper

Salmon and orzo recipe with lemon and greek-inspired flavors in a large non-stick skillet
HPHigh Protein

Lemon Salmon Orzo Recipe (One Pan)

4 ingredient pasta salad with pasta, chickpeas, arugula, and greek vinaigrette
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4-Ingredient Pasta Salad (Healthy)

Chicken pesto pasta salad tossed in a large wooden serving bowl, served with half a lemon
HPHigh Protein

Healthy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Large green pan with pasta and sausage displayed on a wood board with a green checkered kitchen cloth
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Healthy Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta

Ingredients for high protein pasta salad in a large wooden salad bowl, unmixed
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High Protein Pasta Salad

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