Our 23 Best High-Fiber Pasta Dishes

Overhead view of a bowl of Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Pasta lovers, this is for you! Enjoy one of these delicious pasta recipes for a satisfying evening meal. Each serving contains at least 6 grams of fiber, a nutrient that provides numerous health benefits like lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes and supporting healthy digestion. Plus, these recipes are highly rated, so you can count on a tasty and nourishing meal. Try popular dishes like our Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake and our Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta for a fiber-rich pasta dinner that will please everyone.

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Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

This simple vegetarian pasta bake is rich in protein and comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto and plenty of veggies delivers a mix of sweet and savory flavors with every bite.

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Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

If you're swimming in zucchini, take some off your hands with this creamy zucchini and chicken pasta bake. The zucchini melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor. You can swap out the zucchini for summer squash if you prefer, and if you have leftover chicken you can use that in place of the rotisserie chicken.

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Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta

Overhead view of a bowl of Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish. It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish. Parmesan cheese grated fresh with a microplane grater will give you the best results.

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5-Ingredient Peanutty Soba Noodles

The Peanutty soba noodles recipe in a white bowl, with two forks in the background

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Nutty soba noodles team up with peanut butter in this easy vegetarian pasta dish. Chile-garlic sauce adds nice heat, while lime juice and zest brighten the flavor. Enjoy this quick dish warm, or serve it chilled for an easy lunch.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta Bake

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

This creamy and flavorful fall pasta bake comes together quickly, thanks to rotisserie chicken and jarred sun-dried tomatoes that flavor the sauce. This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd. If you’re watching your sodium, you can cook and shred your own chicken in place of the rotisserie chicken.

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Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach

Overhead view of two stone bowls of Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This luscious weeknight pasta dish features burrata cheese—a soft cow's-milk cheese that looks similar to fresh mozzarella but features a creamy center that melts beautifully.

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Pasta alla Norma

a recipe photo of the Pasta alla Norma
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian pasta dish traditionally made with eggplant, tomatoes and ricotta salata. While not traditional, our version includes a splash of balsamic vinegar and fennel seeds for sweetness and flavor. Ricotta salata is a firm, salty cheese that, along with basil, brings brightness to this easy vegetarian dish.

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25-Minute Peanut Noodles

Peanut Noodles

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

These super-quick peanut noodles are sure to find their way into your weeknight rotation. If you have a little more time on your hands, stir in wilted spinach or sautéed veggies for a colorful and nutritious pop.

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Green Goddess Ricotta Pasta

a recipe photo of the Green Goddess Ricotta Pasta
Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

We take the flavors of green goddess dressing—lemon, anchovy and herbs—and use them as the base for a colorful, bright pasta sauce. Adding ricotta to the sauce creates a luscious, velvety texture, while the acidity from the lemon juice balances out the creaminess.

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One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes in a pot
Caitlin Bensel

This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy. With juicy tomatoes and earthy spinach, it’s a flavorful dish that requires minimal clean-up.

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Beet Pasta with Goat Cheese & Walnuts

a recipe photo of the Beet Pasta with Goat Cheese and Walnuts served on a plate
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Beets are blended to create a vibrant sauce for an easy way to amp up your veggie intake. We use marinated beets for extra flavor, but you can easily substitute plain cooked beets—just add a bit of lemon juice or white-wine vinegar to balance the sauce. Goat cheese adds creaminess while walnuts provide a satisfying crunch in this healthy pasta dish.

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Lemony Spaghetti with Parmesan & Thyme

Lemony Spaghetti with Parmesan and Thyme in a bowl with a fork

Brie Passano

This simple lemony spaghetti with Parmesan and thyme is delicious on its own or jazzed up with leftover cooked chicken or veggies.

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Spicy Sardine Linguine

spicy sardine linguine
Johnny & Charlotte Autry

Rather than drain away the flavorful oil packed with the sardines, we stir it into the pasta along with the fish. The umami flavor pairs well with spicy peppers for a balanced heat.

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Creamy One-Pot Orecchiette with Sausage & Peas

One-Pot Orecchiette with Sausage & Peas
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst

This easy one-pot pasta recipe earns the title "creamy" thanks to the addition of sour cream and Parmesan, which combine to create a savory cheese sauce that clings to the orecchiette, peas and sausage.

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Chicken, Mushroom & Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
Jacob Fox

Ricotta cheese is the key to this easy pasta dish. Combined with Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and a little bit of pasta cooking water, it adds richness and texture that clings to the pasta and veggies perfectly. For the smoothest results, use freshly grated Parmesan—pre-grated cheese often contains cellulose that can prevent melting.

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Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini

Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini
Jacob Fox

Here, we sprinkle the final pasta dish with crumbled goat cheese for nice tangy bites throughout. But if you prefer a creamy sauce, stir the cheese into the pasta in Step 3 along with the reserved cooking water.

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Mushroom Orzo with Lemon & Parmesan

Mushroom Orzo with Lemon & Parmesan
Photographer / Fred Hardy, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

This mushroom orzo with lemon and Parmesan is a creamy dish, rich with flavor thanks to mushrooms and a velvety smooth sauce. Enjoy this cozy pasta dish with a glass of wine.

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Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale

Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
Greg DuPree

Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.

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Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Pasta
Jennifer Causey

Make this creamy mushroom and spinach pasta for an easy, healthy dinner. Be sure to save some of the pasta-cooking water, as it helps the sauce emulsify.

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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (tk final title)
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna

To achieve flavor quickly in this pasta dish, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create the base of the cream sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

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Pantry Peanut Noodles

Pantry Peanut Noodles
Jacob Fox

Choose your own adventure with these noodles! They're delicious with peanut butter and tahini alike. Plus, you can use whatever frozen vegetables you have on hand and finish the dish off with any herbs still thriving in your garden or hanging out in your crisper.

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Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta

Baked Spinach and Feta Pasta
Jason Donnelly

Feta softens in the oven before it's combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main, or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.

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Penne with Sausage & Eggplant Bolognese

Penne with Sausage & Eggplant Bolognese

Here, we infuse eggplant Bolognese with savoriness by cooking the eggplant in the sausage drippings. Serve this family-friendly baked pasta with a salad.

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