1. Pink Pasta
The sauce for this recipe is made from beets, which give it a
bright pink hue. It’s not only super healthy but delicious when paired with feta
(vegan or regular) and chopped nuts.
2. Avocado Pasta
Ripe avocado gives this recipe silky creaminess and body,
plus avocado flavor. The lemon, garlic and tomato give a guacamole-ish flavor,
but the basil helps keep it in pasta territory.
3. Pasta With Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The nuttiness of roasted Brussels sprouts pairs wonderfully
with pasta and cheese. Roasted garlic and pine nuts add even more of that umami
flavor.
4. Green Pasta Sauce
Eat your greens (spinach and peas) with this bright,
springtime sauce.
5. Vegan Fettucine Alfredo
Surprise! This recipe is completely vegan without butter or
cheese. The secret is boiled cashews, nutritional yeast and pasta water (to
bind it). If you’re trying to cut back on dairy, you’re going to want to try
this.
6. Hidden Veggie Sauce
Kids should definitely be exposed to lots of different foods so they can enjoy all the veggies in the rainbow. But, every once and a while, you can also fortify their diet with this tomato sauce-resembling blend that is actually a whole bunch of vegetables in disguise.
7. Red Pepper Sauce
If you don’t like tomato sauce or are just looking for a
change-up, try this sweet, roasted red bell pepper sauce. It’s luscious and
creamy and can be kicked up with pepper flakes if you wish.
8. Vodka Tomato Sauce
This vodka-spiked tomato cream sauce is a classic for a
reason – it’s so craveable that it should definitely be in regular rotation.
9. High Protein Sauce
This may look like a regular tomato sauce, but a little
silken tofu not only packs in the protein but helps thicken it a bit without
cream.
10. Fusion Pasta
Is this an Asian dish or Italian? How about a beautiful melding of two cultures? The combination of soy
sauce, tomatoes, garlic and ginger may seem strange, but it just works.
11. Pesto Pasta
A basic pesto is something every home cook should master. All
you need is fresh basil and other pantry ingredients and you can toss it with
pasta, smear it on a sandwich or pair it with meat.
12. Caramelized Onion Pasta
Are you obsessed with hummus too? Put it in your pasta for
protein and body. The garlicky flavor meshes with the sweet onions.
13. Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Keep this quick pasta in your toolkit like an Italian for
when you want a quick dinner or side dish.
14. Pasta Salad
Out of the trending pasta recipes, this one is one of the most trendy and a must-make for backyard barbeque season. It also makes a great summer lunch.
15. Lemony Pea Pasta
This recipe is like a quick and easy primavera with a light lemon and cream sauce and tender spring peas.