13 Healthy Pasta Recipes for the Mediterranean Diet

Each of these dishes aligns with theMediterranean diet, which is considered one of the healthiest diets around.

Pair it with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread for a dinner that everyone will rave about.

Sun-dried tomatoes bring a tangy sweetness that balances the richness, and wilted spinach adds earthy notes and nutrients.

an image of the Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta

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Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

Its a simple dinner the whole family will love.

White-wine vinegar and balsamic glaze add tang and a hint of sweetness in this easy weeknight dinner.

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Serve with crusty garlic bread and a green salad on the side.

Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.

For extra crunch and a tuna-noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.

an image of the Creamy Caramelized Cauliflower Pasta

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Cooking the pasta ahead and refrigerating it saves time hereor 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!

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Turkeyseasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blendis served with tomato sauce and wilted spinach over multigrain pasta.

an image of the Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta

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overhead shot of brown bowl filled with rotini pasta, broccoli, parmesan and lemon slices

an image of the Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

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an image of the Spaghetti with Baked Brie, Mushrooms & Spinach

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Overhead view of two stone bowls of Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach recipe

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an image of the One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta

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italian-style turkey & penne skillet