Pasta dishes when prepared using healthy ingredients are full of folic acid and fiber, essential for providing steady energy to remain active. Kids love to eat pasta. It can be served in varied ways by preparing healthy toppings at home. Check out some healthy pasta dishes...

No-Bake macaroni and Cheese:

Yummy pasta preparation that has a creamy texture, prepared from whole wheat pasta, broccoli, low fat milk, flour, garlic, white pepper, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard. The dish takes 25 minutes to prepare, making it easy healthy pasta dishes. Broccoli used in the dish contains high amount of potassium, helpful in optimal brain function.

Lamb and Eggplant Ragu:

Healthy Mediterranean delight, prepared of ground lamb or beef, garlic, fennel seed, eggplant, olive oil, tomato sauce, red wine, pepper, and pine nuts. Pine nuts used in the dish contain high protein and are filled with amino acid making it a great source of nutrition. You can prepare the dish in 20 minutes which includes its preparation time.  The dish contains 422 calories per serving which includes, 10g fat, 37mg cholesterol, 57g carbohydrates, 343mg sodium and 795mg potassium.

Spinach and Pasta Salad:

This healthy salad can be served anytime. It takes only 5 minutes to prepare the salad, if the ingredients are kept ready. All you need to do is toss together boiled and drained macaroni with spinach, garbanzo beans, olives and feta cheese. Garbanzo beans are rich in dietary fiber and it also helps in absorbing more nutrients. Energy providing quality is one of the best things in garbanzo beans, which makes it perfect for kids who need to be on the go always.

Macaroni Tomato and Cheese:

Highly popular dish that is loved by all kids; all you need to prepare the dish is macaroni, low fat butter, onions, green pepper, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. The dish has a creamy texture with a lip smacking savory taste. Parmesan cheese enhances the taste of your dish and it is also known for its low calories.

Basil Chicken Pasta:

Simple, quick and easy to make pasta dish; ingredients used in the dish are onions, garlic, tomatoes, chicken pieces, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese.

Prepare these healthy pasta dishes  at home and feel the satisfaction of making your kids happy!

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