I really like pasta, but want to get more protein in my life. How can I make pasta dishes healthier?
user
That’s a really common question for people who love pasta! I’m happy to help you here. Would you like me to list the healthiest types of pasta?
assistant
Yes, that would be great
user
Here are some options:

•         Linguine - quinoa pasta, linguine with pesto, pasta salad with chicken
  •         Penne - penne with turkey meatballs, penne with caramelized onions
  •         Fusilli - fusilli with tomatoes, spinach fusilli
  •         Orzo - orzo with chicken and mushrooms, orzo with sardines
  •         Orecchiette - orecchiette with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella
  •         Ravioli - ravioli with tomato sauce, ravioli with artichoke hearts
  •         Macaroni - macaroni with spinach, macaroni with parmesan, macaroni with tomatoes and vegetables
assistant
Okay. But are there alternatives to traditional pasta? Like pasta made from different ingredients?
user
Sure, there are lots of different types of pasta. If you’re looking for something more hearty, try red or black beans as your base ingredient. For a lighter pasta, you could try zucchini. Other options include lentils, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, whole wheat, quinoa, or even fruits like apples, pears, bananas, or pineapple.
assistant
I really like pasta, but want to get more protein in my life. How can I make pasta dishes healthier?
user
That’s a really common question for people who love pasta! I’m happy to help you here. Would you like me to list the healthiest types of pasta?
assistant
Yes, that would be great
user
Here are some options:

•         Linguine - quinoa pasta, linguine with pesto, pasta salad with chicken
  •         Penne - penne with turkey meatballs, penne with caramelized onions
  •         Fusilli - fusilli with tomatoes, spinach fusilli
  •         Orzo - orzo with chicken and mushrooms, orzo with sardines
  •         Orecchiette - orecchiette with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella
  •         Ravioli - ravioli with tomato sauce, ravioli with artichoke hearts
  •         Macaroni - macaroni with spinach, macaroni with parmesan, macaroni with tomatoes and vegetables
assistant
Okay. But are there alternatives to traditional pasta? Like pasta made from different ingredients?
user
Oh, absolutely! For example, I just made pasta from a mix of quinoa and oat bran, which I can send you the recipe for.
assistant
I really like pasta, but want to get more protein in my life. How can I make pasta dishes healthier?