Healthy Recipes using Spelt Pasta
Spelt Pasta Primavera
A vibrant and colorful dish featuring spelt pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and a light lemon-garlic sauce.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the vegetables and cook until tender, then toss in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Spelt Pasta with Spinach and Feta
A nutritious and flavorful dish combining spelt pasta with sautéed spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until golden, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the pasta with the spinach mixture, add feta, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and toss well before serving.
Spelt Pasta with Pesto and Broccoli
A deliciously healthy dish featuring spelt pasta coated in homemade basil pesto and topped with steamed broccoli.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions and steam the broccoli until tender.
- In a blender, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil, blending until smooth to create the pesto.
- Toss the cooked pasta and broccoli with the pesto and serve immediately.
Spelt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado
A hearty and filling salad that combines spelt pasta, chickpeas, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chickpeas, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with cilantro.
Spelt Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
A comforting dish of spelt pasta served with a medley of roasted vegetables and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the diced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine the roasted vegetables with the pasta, serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Spelt Pasta with Lemon and Asparagus
A light and refreshing dish featuring spelt pasta, tender asparagus, and a zesty lemon sauce.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté asparagus until tender.
- Combine the pasta with asparagus, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper, and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Spelt Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella
A classic Italian dish with spelt pasta, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150g mozzarella balls, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Spelt Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic
A quick and healthy dish featuring spelt pasta tossed with sautéed shrimp, garlic, and a hint of chili.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Combine the pasta with the shrimp mixture, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Spelt Pasta with Mushroom and Thyme
A savory dish of spelt pasta sautéed with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and mushrooms until golden, then add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the mushroom mixture and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Spelt Pasta with Sweet Potato and Sage
A unique dish combining spelt pasta with roasted sweet potatoes and crispy sage leaves for a comforting meal.
- 200g spelt pasta
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the spelt pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, fry the sage leaves until crispy, then combine the pasta with roasted sweet potatoes and sage, serving with grated Parmesan.