Everyone loves pizza, right? Who can resist a classic combination of cheese, pepperoni, and tomato sauce on a crust? Well, if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to those greasy pizzas, we have just the recipe for you! In this post, we’re sharing five delicious pasta pizza recipes that taste great and are incredibly healthy. From simple and classic dishes to more exotic flavours and combinations, there is sure to be something on this list that appeals to you. So put your pizza-baking skills to the test and try these recipes!
Pesto Fusilli with Veggies
Looking for an easy and delicious pasta dish to enjoy? Try this pesto fusilli with veggies recipe! This dish is full of flavour and healthy, making it a perfect meal for any night.
Ingredients:
1 pound pesto fusilli
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil for brushing on the pasta
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Looking for an easy and delicious pasta dish to serve on a pizza? Try this spaghetti and meatballs! This dish contains ground turkey, parsley, garlic, and bread crumbs. It is then rolled into balls and simmered in tomato sauce until cooked. The resulting spaghetti and meatball pizza are both filling and healthy.
Chicken and Veggie Pasta pizza
Looking for an easy and delicious pasta dish that is healthy? These chicken and veggie pasta recipes are perfect for you! Each recipe includes only healthy ingredients, so you can feel good about eating them.
Chicken and Veggie Pasta with Garlic Basil Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb. cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
8 oz. spaghetti or linguine
For the garlic basil sauce:
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil divided use (1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon) 2 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth or water 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Sautéed Green Beans and Garlic
Looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish to enjoy on a warm autumn evening? Try this sautéed green beans and garlic recipe!
Ingredients:
1 lb. spaghetti
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain in a colander. Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and green beans and cook until the vegetables are tender about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Divide the pasta among 4 plates and top with the vegetable mixture. Garnish with parsley leaves if desired.
Brown Rice and Lentil Pilaf
If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy pasta dish, try the lentil pilaf recipe featured on this blog! This dish is made with brown rice and lentils, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
To make this dish, you’ll need the following:
-1 cup brown rice
-1 cup cooked lentils
-1 small onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
-pinch of salt and pepper to taste
-olive oil or ghee (optional)
-frozen peas or corn (optional)
To cook the rice: Combine the brown rice, lentils, onion, garlic, thyme leaves, salt and pepper in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir in olive oil or ghee if desired. Serve hot with frozen peas or corn if desired.
