Healthy Spaghetti
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Healthy Spaghetti recipe! Made with hearty whole wheat spaghetti, fresh vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach, and infused with aromatic garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this dish proves that healthy eating can be delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and wholesome dinner. Tossed in a light olive oil sauce and finished with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese, this pasta recipe is nutrient-packed, satisfying, and ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a lighter take on a classic comfort food. Make this easy, veggie-loaded spaghetti for a family dinner or meal prep favorite—it's sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cherry tomatoes and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your healthy spaghetti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2168 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
