Whole Wheat Pasta

Whole wheat pasta has never tasted this good: follow these recipes to make the most delectable asparagus pesto whole what pasta, brown butter mushrooms with Hazelnuts and whole wheat pasta and more.

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Asparagus Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta

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Pesto is traditionally made with basil, but here, asparagus does the heavy lifting.

Mushroom Kufteh with Green Harissa and Asparagus Pesto

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Spicy Chorizo and Kale

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The spicy chorizo and hearty kale make this a great wintery pasta dish.

Cool Ranch Kale Dip

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber

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An updated pasta salad--whole-wheat spaghetti served at room temperature with sauteed tofu, cucumbers, scallions, and an Asian dressing--makes a delicious warm-weather meal, reminiscent of Japanese soba-noodle dishes.

Pasta with Spicy Tofu and Pistachios

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Roasted Asparagus Pesto with Whole-Wheat Linguine

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Roasted asparagus is a wonderful side dish on its own, but combined with the usual pesto ingredients it makes for a surprising sauce that stands up to the nutty flavor of whole-wheat pasta. If you make extra pesto, freeze it in ice cube trays for year-round access to the classic flavor of spring.

Linguine with Snow Peas, Cucumber, and Peanut Sauce

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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic with Basil Whole-Wheat Pasta and Parmesan

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Slow roasting the cherry tomatoes gives them lots of extra flavor.

Fresh Tomato & Basil Spaghetti

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Lemony Smoked Salmon–and–Artichoke Heart Whole-Wheat Pasta

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This smoked salmon pasta has lots of bright lemon flavor that lightens the whole-wheat pasta.

Lemon-and-Dill Chicken Pasta

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Creamy Fennel and Black Garlic Whole-Wheat Pasta

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Black garlic has a nutty and slightly fermented flavor that complements the rich creamy fennel.

Creamy Broccoli-Fennel Slaw with Pine Nuts

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Brown Butter Mushrooms with Hazelnuts and Whole-Wheat Pasta

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Toasted hazelnuts add a little crunch to this rich and satisfying pasta dish.

Creamy Buckwheat Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

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Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables

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Tossed with sweet acorn squash and roasted tomatoes, this whole wheat pasta from Eric Chopin is packed with fiber and vitamins A and C. Olives and toasted pine nuts add heart-healthy fats.

Country-Style Rigatoni

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

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Find the best tomatoes you can for this effortless pasta dish. Head to the local farmers' market for in-season tomatoes.

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

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Garlic is used two different ways in this dish. The intense garlic bite is great with the sturdy flavors of whole-wheat spaghetti.

Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti Primavera

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Feel free to substitute or add whichever seasonal vegetables you have on hand for this easy primavera dish.

Spaghetti with Parsley Almond Pesto

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

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Use mild or hot Italian sausage, according to your preference, in this updated classic. We call for red bell peppers but you can use green or one of each color. Plain spaghetti can replace the whole-wheat, too.

Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Sausage Breadcrumb Topping

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lamb, Tomato, and Cumin Sauce

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A Middle Eastern version of the spaghetti with meat sauce we all know and love, this pasta should find a ready audience. It's good with macaroni or with plain spaghetti.

Pasta with Abruzzi-Style Lamb Sauce

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Whole Wheat Linguine with Manila Clams and Baby FennelWhole Wheat Linguine with Manila Clams and Baby Fennel

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The Hog Island Oyster Company, located near Point Reyes Station, supplies the Bay Area with local farm-raised Manila clams year-round; in other parts of the country, littleneck clams are easier to find. The juices of these small, quick-cooking clams enrich the anise-scented white wine broth here.

Manila Clams with Lentils and Kale

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Whole-Wheat Linguine with Walnuts, Orange and Chile

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Maria Helm Sinskey loves the fruity, spicy flavor of Calabrian chiles in this earthy pasta dish; they usually come lightly brined and packed in oil and are available at Italian markets and from dipaloselects.com. If you can't find them, substitute any chile packed in oil or just crushed red pepper.

Pasta with Cauliflower, Peppers and Walnut Pesto

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Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto

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Top Chef finalist Mike Isabella makes both the silky whole wheat pasta and the simple arugula pesto topping, then finishes the dish with cherry tomatoes.

Israeli Couscous and Tomato Salad with Arugula Pesto

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Whole-Wheat Pappardelle with Arugula Pesto and Corn

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Pancetta and an almond-arugula pesto make this whole-wheat pasta dish especially luscious.

Pappardelle with White Bolognese

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Asparagus Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Spicy Chorizo and Kale

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tofu and Cucumber

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Roasted Asparagus Pesto with Whole-Wheat Linguine

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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic with Basil Whole-Wheat Pasta and Parmesan

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Lemony Smoked Salmon–and–Artichoke Heart Whole-Wheat Pasta

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Creamy Fennel and Black Garlic Whole-Wheat Pasta

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Brown Butter Mushrooms with Hazelnuts and Whole-Wheat Pasta

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Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti Primavera

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lamb, Tomato, and Cumin Sauce

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Whole Wheat Linguine with Manila Clams and Baby FennelWhole Wheat Linguine with Manila Clams and Baby Fennel

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Whole-Wheat Linguine with Walnuts, Orange and Chile

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Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto

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Whole-Wheat Pappardelle with Arugula Pesto and Corn

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