Easy Pasta Recipes

Need easy pasta recipes for busy days? At Carbe Diem, we've got dinner handled. Our quick, low-effort meals are perfect for the days you want something tasty, but without needing to overthink it! Browse our high fiber, low net carb pasta recipes.

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Pasta dish with a creamy topping on a wooden table

Cavatappi with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Burrata

Silky burrata cheese melts into spiral pasta coated with an intensely flavorful sun-dried tomato and basil pesto, creating an indulgent Italian-inspired dish that's elegantly simple yet incredibly luxurious.

25

Minutes

6

Servings

27

Net Carbs

650

Calories

Outdoor setting with pasta salad, corn on the cob, watermelon, and chips on a wooden table.

Grinder Macaroni Salad

This zesty Italian-style Macaroni Salad is packed with bold flavors—salami, spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, artichokes, and pepperoncini—all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with a touch of mayo. Finished with...

15

Minutes

8

Servings

18

Net Carbs

630

Calories

Three blue plates with spaghetti, a bowl of salad, and glasses of water on a white tablecloth.

Meyer Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

Delicate angel hair meets the sunny brightness of Meyer lemon, a touch of butter, and fragrant herbs for an elegant, refreshingly light pasta.

25

Minutes

6

Servings

17

Net Carbs

310

Calories

Three bowls of Miso Chicken Penne Pasta Salad

Miso Chicken Penne Pasta Salad

This flavorful pasta salad combines miso-marinated chicken with penne, crisp vegetables, and a savory miso dressing for a refreshing, umami-packed dish.

30

Minutes

6

Servings

24

Net Carbs

630

Calories

A bowl of pumpkin orzotto next to a greens salad and orange dish towel.

Pumpkin Orzotto

Savor an autumnal dish that blends the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the texture of orzo pasta. A perfect way to celebrate fall flavors in an elegantly simple meal.

40

Minutes

6

Servings

23

Net Carbs

390

Calories

A plate of shrimp scampi and noodles on a striped tablerunner

Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi is a delicious, rich, and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with a buttery garlic and lemon sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles.

25

Minutes

6

Servings

20

Net Carbs

390

Calories

Plates of pasta with herbs and cheese, accompanied by glasses of white wine and a bowl of olives on a white tablecloth.

Rotini with Roasted Cauliflower & Ricotta

The combination of roasted cauliflower and ricotta make for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that pairs nutty caramelized cauliflower with the creaminess of ricotta cheese. 

35

Minutes

6

Servings

24

Net Carbs

420

Calories

A pot of spaghetti with clams and herbs.

Spicy Spaghetti with Clams

Our take on this dish results in a bold, flavorful seafood pasta. Take the tanginess of fresh clams, add it to a spicy garlic and tomato sauce and toss it all together with a perfectly cooked spaghetti and...

20

Minutes

6

Servings

18

Net Carbs

300

Calories

penne pasta from Carbe Diem plated

Cherry Tomato & Basil Penne

With fresh, simple ingredients, this recipe combines sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes with aromatic basil and al dente penne, topped with creamy ricotta for a light and refreshing meal. 

25

Minutes

6

Servings

22

Net Carbs

340

Calories