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Pasta is a go-to dish when you’re in a hurry to put dinner on the table, but if you’re trying to eat gluten-free you may be wondering what to do? Never fear, the list of pasta replacements is full of delicious and healthy options that will completely satisfy those noodle cravings. From zucchini and carrot noodles to quinoa and black bean fettuccinie, check out all these healthy, gluten-free pasta dishes for some quick dinner inspiration.
1. Sweet Potato Pasta With Figs, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese: With noodles made out of sweet potatoes. the flavors in this dish are amazing and it is so simple to put together you will be having this staple on a weekly basis. (via Civilized Caveman Cooking)
2. Garlicky Greens With Buckwheat Noodles: Seaweed, kale and sesame seeds make this a true super meal full of antioxidants. (via Begin With Nutrition)
3. Roasted Pepper Zucchini Pasta: Noodles made out of zucchini are topped with balsamic roasted baby tomatoes, baby arugula and toasted pine nuts for a vegetarian delight. (via Inspiralized)
4. Gluten-Free Fettuccine Pasta With Tomatoes and Lemon: Check your health food stores for fresh gluten-free pasta to make this dish extra delicious. (via The Organic Kitchen)
5. Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Penne: Healthy, hearty zucchini noodles are combined with smooth, creamy, zesty, cheesy avocado pesto with baby tomatoes for a little extra freshness. (via Better With Cake)
6. Brown Rice Penne With Lamb and Mint Pesto: The pesto is filled with mint, sprouts and pistachios and pairs perfectly with the ground lamb while the rice pasta holds up to a perfect al dente texture. (via Running To The Kitchen)
7. Broccoli And Carrot Rice Noodle Toss: Super easy to make, lots of excellently re-charging protein and vitamins and the kind of mmmmm-exotic flavor inspired by Thai street food. (via Neat Stuff)
8. Buckwheat Vermicelli Stir Fry With Tofu: Forget the takeout with this easy and healthy stir fry dish. (via Fearless Dining)
9. Roasted Summer Squash Pasta With Cilantro Pesto: Quinoa pasta and cilantro-lime pesto make this pasta dish a quick weeknight dinner you can enjoy all summer long. (via Dishing Up The Dirt)
10. Black Bean Spaghetti With Avocado Crema: Noodles made out of black beans lend an ideal flavor for this Southwestern dish that is simultaneously spicy, fresh and cool. (via Snixy Kitchen)
11. Spicy Shrimp Pasta With Broccolini: The sauce on this super easy pasta dish uses anchovies but, once cooked, their flavor becomes mild and salty rather than fishy. (via Our Four Forks)
12. Veggie Pasta: Not only is this a delicious way to make use of all those fresh summer veggies, but these colorful noodles are gluten-free and simple as can be. (via Brit + Co)
13. Sesame Ginger Cucumber Noodles With Mint and Edamame: Cucumbers are so good during the summer; instead of chopping them up in salad, let them shine in this noodle dish! (via Inspiralized)
14. Zucchini Pasta With Poached Eggs and Tomato Basil Sauce: This dish will only take 15 minutes to throw together, but the flavors will blow you away. (via Half Baked Harvest)
15. Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti: Spaghetti squash is in season and it’s a great low-carb, low-calorie, and gluten-free alternative to pasta. (via Brit + Co)
16. Roasted Garlic and Chicken Primavera: Roasted garlic, sea salt and fresh parmesan cheese are the perfect accent to these zucchini noodles and roasted chicken. (via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)
17. Vegetable Noodle Pad Thai: This dish incorporates vegetable noodles mixed with some shredded cabbage and bell pepper, plus some fresh herbs and a deliciously creamy sauce. (via To Her Core)
18. Soba Noodles With Honey Chicken: This noodle dish is the perfect balance of tasty stir-fried veggies and irresistible noodles with chunks of honeyed deliciousness thrown in. (via Savory Nothings)
19. Red Curry Stew and Vegetable Noodles: This bright vegan dish is filled with mixed vegetable noodles and topped with a light red curry stew. (via Healthy Nibbles And Bits)
20. Zucchini Pasta With Quinoa Meatballs: These vegetarian meatballs are easy to make and are a super healthy way to get some extra protein with your vegetable noodles. (via Keepin’ It Kind)
21. Lobster Tail Diavolo With Zucchini Noodles: Treat yourself with this mildly spicy lobster pasta. (via Inspiralized)
22. Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna: Eggplant is the perfect stand-in for traditional lasagna noodles; it is tender, full of flavor and so good for you! (via Gluten-Free If You Please)
Will you be trying any of these healthy noodle dishes? Let us know in the comments below!
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.
