Low-calorie pasta recipes

Storecupboard canned fish is a convenient source of omega-3 oils. Serve with wholewheat pasta, tomatoes, olives, onions and chilli

Use up this plentiful legume in a robust pasta dish with anchovy and olive tapenade sauce, tomatoes, basil and chilli

A good-for-you vegetarian pasta served with roasted peppers, tangy green olives, sweet basil and chilli breadcrumbs

Whizz up a quick homemade pesto with parsley and lemon juice, then serve spooned through hot pasta with fish, tomatoes and green beans

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto when cooked- try it out in this Italian-inspired dish

Try a new take on pesto and blend red peppers, cashew nuts and parsley then serve spooned through hot pasta

This simple smoked salmon spaghetti dish is ready in just 20 minutes and makes the most of affordable ingredients. It's flavoured with fresh citrus, herbs and a kick of chilli

Five ingredients is all you'll need for this fresh and light pasta dish of gravadlax and cream cheese

Hide peas and courgettes in this Italian favourite to up your vegetable intake - great for kids when served with pasta

A typically Sicilian flavour combination - sweet raisins, spicy olive oil, crunchy pine nuts and salty fish

A low-fat supper of tasty tomato sauce and penne - wilt down a whole bag of spinach for extra nutrients

This veggie Bolognese-style sauce is great served with pasta and crams in three of your five-a-day

Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve