These delicious pasta dishes are low in sodium and saturated fat and packed with flavor from ingredients like whole wheat pasta, vegetables, and beans to support a healthy heart. Plus, they’re cooked in one pot, so cleanup is a breeze. Try delicious dishes like One-Pot White Bean, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon and Feta or One-Pot Spinach and Tomato Pasta for a nutritious, heart-healthy meal.
One-pot white beans, spinach, sun-dried tomato orzo with lemon and feta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes is vibrant, bright, and easy to clean up. Toasting the orzo before adding the soup adds extra flavor. Dark leafy greens such as chopped kale or Swiss chard can be used in place of the spinach, but they may take longer to wilt in the skillet. If using a harder-duty leafy vegetable, add it to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
One-pot tomato basil pasta
One-Pot Pasta with Tangy Tomato Basil Sauce is a simple, quick and easy weeknight dinner. Just throw all the ingredients in a pot, stir a little and cook for about 25 minutes and you have a healthy dinner the whole family can enjoy.
One-pot pasta with creamy chicken, brussels sprouts and mushrooms
In this easy pasta recipe, the chicken and veggies cook along with the noodles so you only have to dirty one pot. Plus, by using only the amount of water needed to cook the pasta, the starchy bits stay in the pot instead of running off with the pasta water, resulting in a deliciously creamy pasta.
One-pot spinach and tomato pasta
This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta in sauce not only saves time and cleanup, it also infuses the flavor into the noodles. This speedy recipe is endlessly adaptable and easy to swap ingredients for (check out the clever variations below). Substitute the spinach with whatever veggies you have on hand, like zucchini or mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or boiled, crumbled sausage. We’ve embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta, and it works especially well in this one-pot recipe.
One-pot buffalo chicken mac and cheese with broccoli
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Kristin Keeley
This easy one-pot macaroni and cheese recipe gets you some extra protein from the chicken, and the buffalo sauce adds a spicy kick — look for a sugar-free version like Frank’s Red Hot.
Spaghetti with creamy lemon spinach sauce
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Increase your veggie intake with this easy recipe for Spaghetti with Spinach Sauce. Inspired by the flavor of traditional pesto, this vibrant pasta dish is loaded with spinach and basil, and garnished with nutty walnuts and flavorful Parmesan. Serve with a drizzle of good quality olive oil and a green salad.
Slow Cooker Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This simple vegetarian pasta bake is high in protein and prepares easily in the slow cooker for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto, and plenty of vegetables creates a blend of sweet and savory flavors in every bite. You can also use basil pesto in place of the sun-dried tomato pesto to add a fresh twist to the dish.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp
This easy one-pot shrimp and pasta dinner is cooked with asparagus in a lemony sauce, and a sprinkling of feta on top adds extra flavor, but feel free to omit the feta and add fresh herbs and lemon slices instead.
Italian Turkey & Penne Skillet
This delicious pasta dish for two is ready in just 35 minutes in one skillet. Turkey seasoned with a spicy Italian seasoning blend is served over multigrain pasta with tomato sauce and wilted spinach.
Lemon broccoli pasta with parmesan
This hearty pasta dish is full of bright, fresh flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights. Parmesan adds salty, savory flavor, while the broccoli and whole-wheat noodles add a little crunch for texture. Add shredded roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, or crispy chickpeas for extra protein.
One-pot pasta with smoky shrimp, corn and peas
Make your sauce and pasta in one go with this easy weeknight pasta dinner recipe. By using only the amount of water needed to cook your pasta (no colander required), the starches released into the pasta water that would normally be discarded stay in the pot, resulting in a deliciously creamy pasta.
Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi and Peas
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Emily Hall
This quick dinner recipe combines shrimp, fluffy gnocchi, pesto, and peas in a creamy sauce. You can use other veggies like broccoli or asparagus instead of the peas. If you want it to be a little spicier, sprinkle on some crushed red pepper or serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Spicy Jalapeno Shrimp Pasta
Get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this healthy spicy shrimp and pasta one-dish meal.
