Quick and healthy pasta recipes

Food has witnessed globalization in the most comprehensive way. If Chowmein ruled the palate of the nation during 1990s, the 20th century saw the advent of Pasta which it seems is here to stay. An essential ingredient of salad for weight watchers, it is giving tough completion to several Indian snacks like samosas and kachoris and it can be now seen almost everywhere-from food courts to luxury hotels.

Pasta is the staple food of Italy and is considered healthier than pizza because of the fresh and healthy ingredients it uses. Made from whole wheat, it there is much more to it besides cheese and butter. Here are five healthiest pasta recipes. Take your pick!

Filled with the goodness of green pesto sauce, this delectable pasta is not just healthy, but awfully tasty too. Lunch/dinner or breakfast, you will love it all the time!

If you are not very fond of broccoli, use the healthy veggie in this pasta and see how it undergoes a delightful transformation.

This tempting pasta scores full markes on both taste and presentation. Bow ties are a favourite of kids too!

For the lovers of chicken, this easy to make pasta is a complete ambrosial delight! The peato sauce not just makes it more yummy but also a lot more healthy!

The tangy taste of cherry tomatoes and the roasted flavour combine to give this pasta a unique aroma.