Healthy Pasta Side Dish Recipes

Hot or cold, each of our delectable, easy, and healthy pasta side dish recipes delivers the comforting flavors you crave alongside your favorite entrees.

There are many ways to make a delicious side dish with pasta, but if you’re looking to enjoy a heart healthy dinner, not all pasta sides are created equal. Some traditional noodle side dishes are loaded with fat, sodium, carbohydrates and calories so it’s hard to fit them into a healthy eating plan. But our team of professional chefs and registered dietitians have transformed popular pasta dishes by making them healthier without taking away from the tastes and textures that make them so loved. 

From hot pasta dishes to cold pasta salads, many of our pasta side dish recipes turn into the favorite part of a meal. If you’re looking for beautiful pasta sides to serve alongside dinner, this Spaghetti and Roasted Vegetables or Pasta with Olives and Beans fits the bill. Other pasta favorites include Fettuccine Alfredo and Pasta Carbonara. Heading to a party or hosting a barbecue? You’ll wow the crowd with this Rotini Pasta Salad or Veggie Pasta Salad. In addition to our delicious and healthy pasta recipes, you can also make your favorite pasta recipes healthier by using whole grain pasta or pasta substitutes such as zucchini noodles. Reducing the amount of oil and cheese and upping the percentage of vegetables to pasta in the dish also lowers fat and calories while adding valuable nutrients to the dish.