One of the biggest things I had to get accustomed to when I started eating healthier was ridding my self of the unnecessary and unhealthy carbs. It was hard for me because I loved rice and noodles, they were my WORLD! But as I started learning more and more about how to eat healthier, I realized I could make some really delicious meals with some healthy pasta alternatives.
Eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. In fact, I have found more often than not I am enjoying my new dishes more than the old ones! Why? I am using more spices and venturing out into unchartered territory with my palate. If you are like I was with rice and noodles, you are going to be in for a treat. I did all of the searchings for you and put together this great list just for you. Below is a list of over 30+ Low Carb and Healthy Pasta Alternatives.
There are so many different vegetables you can eat that take the place of those high carb dishes. Vegetables such as Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini are some of my favorites, but quinoa and soba noodles are also good substitutes.
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Pasta Alternatives
In addition to the great list below, you can also find these favorites such as a healthy version of Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti using spaghetti squash, and my favorite 10 minute meal, Shrimp Scampi Zoodles.
- Zucchini Noodles with Pesto from PinkWhen
- Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Meat Sauce from PinkWhen
- Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Cream Sauce from Running To The Kitchen
- Greek Zucchini Pasta from Cookies To Kale
- Chicken and Pesto Zucchini Fettuccine with Tomatoes from Inspiralized
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles from Get Inspired Everyday!
- Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Eggplant, Tofu Ricotta, Pistachio-Spinach Pesto & Fresh Marinara Sauce from Inspiralized
- 15 Minute Zucchini Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce from The Endless Meal
- Burst Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce from Pinch of Yum
- One Pot Zucchini Pasta from Making Thyme for Health
- Lemon-Dill Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp and Capers from Inspiralized
- Chunky Heart-Healthy Marinara Sauce for Zoodles from Raw Revive
- Zucchini Pasta with Chicken, Mushroom & garden fresh Marinara Sauce from Inspired Edibles
- Raw Tomato Basil Zucchini Pasta from Healthful Pursuit
- 10-Minute Zucchini Pasta with Vegan Cashew Basil Pesto from The Fitchen
- Zucchini – ‘Spaghetti’ and Meatballs from Our Earth Land
- Pesto Zucchini Pasta from Healing and Eating
- One Pan Pesto Chicken & Zucchini Pasta Skillet from Smile Sandwich
- Al Fresco Zucchini Pasta Salad from Inspiralized
- Spaghetti Squash Pasta from Instructables
- Zucchini Pasta Marinara from Food52
- 15-Minute Zucchini Pasta w/ Poached eggs and Quick Heirloom Cherry Tomato Basil Sauce from Half Baked Harvest
- WIAW + Zucchini Pasta with Beet from Marfigs Munchies
- Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti from Handle the Heat
- Zucchini Pasta with Kale Pesto Pistachios and Pomegranate from The Endless Meal
- Raw Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce from In Sonnet’s Kitchen
- Immunity-Boosting Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms from Making Thyme for Health
- Pesto Zucchini Pasta w/ Asparagus & Chicken from Spicely
- Pesto Chicken and Zoodles from PinkWhen
- Lemon Zucchini Pasta from New to the Table
- Alfredo Zucchini Pasta from My Whole Food Life
- Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe from Two Peas and their Pod
- Garlic Roasted Shrimp with Zucchini Pasta from Cook Eat Paleo
- Zucchini Pasta with Bacon Pesto from Autoimmune Paleo
- Pesto Spaghetti Squash Pasta from Minimalist Baker Recipes
- Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil from Fork Knife Swoon
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