This Low Calorie Healthy Pesto Pasta recipe is only 377 calories and can be made in just 15 minutes. It’s healthy and quick, and you can make it with protein pasta if you prefer to lower the carbs and boost the protein.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 16-ounce box Pasta
- 1 cup Low Calorie Pesto Sauce
Low Calorie Healthy Pesto Pasta
Healthy Pesto Pasta Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this healthy pesto pasta recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Low Calorie Healthy Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
Rigatoni Pasta Recipe with Pesto Sauce:
Optional Add-ins for Pesto Pasta Recipes:
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 4 tablespoons chopped basil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box.
- Meanwhile, make the pesto (see link above for directions). If using store-bought, skip this step.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of pesto to the pot and toss together until coated.
- Add in any additional ingredients (chicken, basil, nutrition years, cheese) and the remaining homemade pesto sauce.
- Toss together again, and serve hot.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 28, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated April 18, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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