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Ree Drummond is a longtime fan of pasta recipes: Baked pastas, chicken pastas, pasta salads—she holds a special place in her heart for them all! But Ree has also been on a health kick lately and her weight loss journey includes being more mindful of high-carb foods. That doesn't necessarily mean cutting them out entirely, it's more about paying attention to portion sizes and choosing foods with nutritional value. Luckily, there are tons of healthy pasta recipes that can provide good-for-you veggies, filling proteins, and healthy fats.

Whether it's a vegetarian pasta recipe or a lightened-up version of your favorite mac and cheese, these easy pastas are the perfect healthy dinner solution that your whole family will love. For those days when you crave a big bowl of pasta, look no further than the hearty goulash loaded with lean ground protein or the lasagna recipe that swaps the meat for veggies. And speaking of vegetables, this list includes tons of ways to add greens into your family meals. Just look at the fresh ingredients in the Greek pasta salad or the creative way of making pesto from your bounty of zucchini. There are even some fun ideas that cut the carbs entirely, like grilled chicken with zucchini noodles. To make your easy dinner complete, pair these healthy pastas with a light spinach salad and a healthy dessert as the finishing touch.

Have you ever heard of zoodles? They're the perfect carb-free alternative to noodles and they're so easy to make! You can even find them pre-made in many stores these days.

Instead of your typical creamy pasta salad, this lightened-up version swaps the mayo in favor of tons of fresh veggies, herbs, and a zesty vinaigrette.

Any pasta that's tossed in lots of garlic and olive oil is good enough for us. This one also has fresh lemon juice, shrimp, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Yum!

Swap the beef for lean ground turkey and you have a comforting pasta dish that's both healthy and filling. It doesn't get much better than that!

This healthy dinner recipe is totally guilt-free thanks to the zucchini noodles. It's perfect for summer nights or whenever you have extra zucchini laying around.

Load up your pasta dinner with as many vegetables as you can find! This one has yellow squash, corn, and sugar snap peas.

This twist on the classic mac and cheese uses mashed butternut squash for an added boost of nutrition. But it also helps lend more creaminess to the comforting dish.

The homemade pesto in this pasta recipe has some powerhouse ingredients that make it extra good for you, including fresh zucchini and hearty almonds. You'll want to put it on everything!

Zucchini isn't the only vegetable that you can turn into noodles—many stores also sell pre-made sweet potato noodles. It's a flavorful base for this beef curry dish.

Instead of a kale salad, try adding a bunch of the healthy greens into your pasta tonight—it's full of nutritious fiber.

Turning this classic baked pasta into a vegetarian main course is a great way to fill up on tons of veggies. Serve it up with a big leafy green salad instead of the bread.

The bold, vibrant flavors of Fresno chile peppers, fresh ginger, and cilantro really make this chilled noodle dish shine. Not to mention, it's packed with veggies and lean pork.

Asparagus, broccoli, peas, and pesto—this bowl is filled with all kinds of good-for-you greens! It even has some diced ham for extra protein.

Take your time with cooking the caramelized onions—their sweetness will add a ton of flavor to this simple dish. To make it even healthier, you can swap the penne for chickpea pasta instead.

Here's a great way to get your family to eat their broccoli: toss the healthy green veggie into a creamy pasta dish. You'll love it and your kids will too!