Meta Title: Veggie-Forward Pasta Recipes | New Year Reset Meals
Meta Description: Kickstart your year with nutritious pasta dishes loaded with vegetables. Simple, delicious, and perfect for a healthy New Year’s meal plan.
As the calendar flips to a new year, most people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your culinary repertoire with veggie-forward recipes to help you reset. But what’s the best way to go about making this change? And is it possible to make this change without skimping on flavour? The simple answer to this question is: yes! Using pasta and gnocchi as your base, it’s easy to fashion delicious and comforting meals loaded with nutritious veggies. Join Olivieri® as we take you through a host of enticing recipes to kickstart the new year.
Comfort Food Favourites with A Veggie Boost
OK, so you want to up your veggie intake in the new year but also find yourself craving your favourite cold-weather comfort foods, right? Finding the balance between comfort and nutrition can be tricky, but it’s by no means impossible. Take this Skillet Mac and Cheese Bacon and Gnocchi with Broccoli as an example. Made with melted cheese and crispy bacon, it ticks all the comfort food boxes. All you have to do to improve the nutritional profile of this classic is add broccoli. The best part? Broccoli adds flavour and texture to this meal in abundance!
Likewise, if you like making soups to warm you up in winter, our Mama’s Tortellini Soup recipe is loaded with earthy spinach. What’s more, Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Tortellini provides a cheesy and comforting base for this perfect pairing.
Finally, if you’d like to put a veggie twist on a classic meat recipe, how about trying your hand at this Roasted Zucchini Lasagna? A nutritious and balanced comfort food, it layers sauce, cheese, and rich flavours so that you enjoy its indulgent, cozy texture with an added veggie boost.
Pasta Recipes Loaded with Greens
Pasta is a versatile ingredient that pairs with pretty much everything; that’s what makes it the perfect base from which to up your veggie intake. Available in a range of tasty varieties, it opens the door to a world of possibilities.
This Asparagus and Red Pepper Linguine recipe is a vibrant and refreshing meal made with Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto. Crunchy peppers and asparagus pair wonderfully with Olivieri® Linguine Nested, making for a flavourful, veggie-forward feast that satisfies all year round.
Then, for the fans of gnocchi recipes, here’s a delicious salad that fuses Italian and Canadian cuisine in style. This Lemon Maple Skillet Gnocchi Salad is hearty, comforting, and bursting with tasty salad greens: namely, arugula, kale, and baby spinach.
Trending Vegan Recipe
If you’re someone who likes to keep abreast of the latest food trends, you’re going to love the spin we’ve put on the concept of the Buddha bowl. Creativity is at the heart of Canadian culinary culture, and this Skillet Gnocchi Vegan Buddha Bowl is just that! Swapping grains for Olivieri® Classic Potato Skillet Gnocchi transforms this trendy dish into a hearty fusion feast. What’s more, it’s jam-packed with nutritious veggies like spinach, tomato, cabbage, chickpeas, and sweet potato. And as if that wasn’t good enough, you can rustle this spectacular dish up in just 5 minutes!
Frequently Asked Questions About Veggie-Forward Pasta Recipes
Veggie-forward recipes spotlight vegetables as the main ingredients while still using pasta for comfort and balance.
Yes! High-fibre vegetables paired with pasta and protein-rich additions like beans, lentils, or cheese make these meals satisfying and nourishing.
Roasting veggies for caramelization, blending veggies into sauces, or layering fresh herbs and seasonings enhances both taste and texture.
Absolutely. In fact, many of the recipes featured in today’s post can be made in 30 minutes or less using simple prep and pantry staples.
Yes, veggie-forward pasta dishes are colourful, comforting, and easy to customize for picky eaters or dietary preferences.
Popular choices include zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, kale, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and squash.
Most recipes store well in the fridge for up to three days and reheat beautifully for easy lunches or dinners.
Definitely. Why? Because you can adapt them to include seasonal produce and pantry staples, keeping costs low while delivering nutritious meals.
New Year’s Resolutions Made Easy
Making New Year’s resolutions can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to set attainable goals. With these convenient veggie-forward pasta recipes, you can rest assured that your meals are as nutritious as they are delicious. For more recipe ideas and cooking tips, make sure to drop by our kitchen.