Do you find it harder to meet your health and weight loss goals after the fall and winter seasons? If you do, you are certainly not alone. In fact, it is proven that this time of year we get hungrier and have more severe food cravings. That, combined with fewer opportunities to exercise or get outside, can lead to unwanted extra pounds. (Related: 20 Reasons You Tend To Gain More During Winter.)
It can be difficult to find calming, leisurely meals for fall that are also healthy and won’t ruin our health goals. It is precisely for this reason that we have created this compilation of healthy pasta recipes for weight loss.
Read on to find your new favorite dinner dish, and for more healthy recipes, check out 23 Cozy Crock-Pot Recipes Perfect for Weight Loss This Fall.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
This is a classic spaghetti recipe with a twist! The pepper flakes and bacon add a delicious taste and a bit of spice, and it’s only 370 calories per serving.
Get our recipe for spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Usually Alfredo comes with cream and calories, but this recipe uses just a little butter, flour, and milk. The red peppers and garlic add a ton of natural flavors for a cozy and healthy pasta dish.
Get our recipe for Fettuccini Alfredo
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
You don’t have to give up your health goals to enjoy a feel-good meal. This soothing baked ziti is healthier than other ziti recipes but still has all the flavor. You can also use whole wheat pasta for some additional health benefits.
Get our Baked Ziti Recipe
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
These noodles combine the delicious flavors of sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, peanut butter and sriracha for a cozy and healthy Asian-inspired dinner.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
This healthy Bolognese sauce is perfect for any type of pasta, so grab your favorite pasta and start cooking!
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Courtesy Minimalist Baker
Lasagna is layered with ingredients, but doesn’t always have to be layered with calories. A healthier twist on the classic dish, this recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make.
Get our recipe for lasagna
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Nothing says fall like butternut squash, and this ravioli recipe makes the perfect healthy use of it. You’ll also enjoy even more fall flavors if you add nutmeg and sage leaves to garnish.
Get our butternut squash ravioli recipe
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
This recipe is for those nights when you’re in a hurry but still want to enjoy a warm, cozy autumn meal. You can use any type of gnocchi for this dish for it to meet all of your nutritional needs.
Get our recipe for gnocchi
Waterbury Publications, Inc.
The same popular ingredients from your favorite tacos, only without the tortillas! You can also do it yourself by adding your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or lime.
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Courtesy Sweet Phi
Mediterranean food is one of the healthiest foods out there – not only can it help you lose weight, but it can also help your brain health.
Get the recipe from Well Plated by Erin
Courtesy Sweet Phi
This pasta recipe is delicious for a quick dinner, but is also perfect for preparing your midweek lunch.
Get the recipe from Sweet Phi
Courtesy Cooking Classy
This pasta primavera recipe is healthy and packed with fresh vegetables so you can enjoy a leisurely night while adding healthy ingredients to your body at the same time.
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Courtesy RecipeTin Eats
If you’re looking for a tasty, healthy dinner recipe that leaves you with the least amount of dishes to prepare at the end of the night, this is it! This dish is entirely vegetarian, but you can add your favorite meats for a protein boost if you prefer.
Get the recipe from RecipeTin Eats
Courtesy Well Plated by Erin
This recipe is great for shrimp lovers who want to avoid a high-calorie dish like shrimp scampi. This recipe uses garlic, fresh vegetables, and some white wine for a mix of bold flavors.
Get the recipe from Well Plated by Erin
A fettuccini alfredo without guilt is hard to come by, but this one is a winner. It uses a blend of hummus, butter, and parmesan to create a low-calorie alfredo sauce without compromising the flavors.
Get the recipe from Half-Baked Harvest
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