A big bowl of pasta that’s actually healthy.

it’s possible for you to have it all with these whole-wheat pasta recipes.

Bonus, these recipes are all ready in 30 minutes or less.

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Joy Howard

Dive into classic mac & cheese, pesto pasta salad or a shrimp Alfredo tonight!

Classic Mac & Cheese

No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food.

Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.

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A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese’s salty tang.

Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet

We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings.

We love this recipe for the tradition because it’s super-customizable based on your tastes.

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Try swapping in chicken for the steak.

Can’t find Chinese broccoli?

Or swap out the mushrooms and broccoli altogether for snow peas and carrots.

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Pesto Pasta Salad

A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner.

Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.

Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.

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Serve with a tossed salad.

For this recipe, you’ll want almond milk without any vanilla.

With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce.

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Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer?

Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.

That’s why we opt for the richer flavor of whole-milk ricotta over part-skim.

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Pair with a big green salad and a bottle of chilled rose for a summer meal on the deck.

Lemon-Pepper Linguine with Squash

Thinly sliced zucchini and summer squash bulk up this easy vegetarian pasta recipe.

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Joy Howard

Two-Cheese Fusilli with Marinated Tomatoes

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