Gwyneth Paltrow, celeb chefs share healthy Italian food recipes

Pizza and pasta can be healthy if you substitute a few ingredients. Here we take a look at some recipes from actor Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrity chefs.

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April 28, 2023 - 6:00AM

Pasta and pizza can be good for you, we swear!

Just substitute a few ingredients and (hey presto) you have a plate of healthy Italian on your hands.

With recipes from the likes of wellness guru and actor Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as some celebrity chefs, delicious.com.au has you covered.

Colin Fassnidge’s zucchini pasta with garden green sauce

“A great way to get the kids to eat vegies,” says chef and TV personality, Colin Fassnidge.

Try making some healthy zucchini pasta. Picture: Supplied

Jamie Oliver’s hearty minestrone soup

“There is no set recipe for this thick Italian soup – it’s usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. I use a mix of greens, but you could just use savoy cabbage. I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture to this easy minestrone recipe,” Jamie says.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s carbonara

“Carbonara is the perfect lazy dinner — it’s cozy, comforting, and shockingly easy to make. Not to mention the fact that everyone almost always has the ingredients on hand. Keep some chopped bacon or pancetta in the freezer so you can make this anytime, in just minutes,” Gwyneth Paltrow says.

Wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow's healthy carbonara. Picture: Supplied

Shannon Bennett’s immunity-boosting, no-waste minestrone

Use up leftover veg in this easy, no-fail comforting minestrone recipe.

Paul West’s easy pork meatball and rigatoni pasta bake

“A great way to use up surplus tomatoes,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Make this tasty pasta bake any day of the week.

Linguine with Sicilian pesto

Ready in a matter of minutes, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for those time-poor midweek meals.

Cauliflower pizza with zucchini pesto

Looking for comfort food without the carbs? Try this healthy cauliflower pizza, topped with a fresh zucchini pesto and roasted vegetables.

Poached chicken and spelt fettuccine with kale pesto

Packed with superfoods, this dinner for four will be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Pumpkin and sage baked gnocchi

Just when you thought pasta bakes couldn’t get any better, this easy recipe for pumpkin and sage gnocchi comes along.

Quick and healthy cauliflower pizza. Picture: Supplied

Low-carb cauliflower pizza

This healthy, low-carb version that uses the power of cauliflower to create the perfect pizza base.

Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce

If you’re stuck for inspiration, try this easy pasta dish that you can put together with just a few ingredients.

Meatballs with risoni

Pork sausages make tasty little meatballs in this speedy dinner idea.

Bruschetta pasta

Take the tomato, basil and garlic topping usually used for bruschetta, and add it to pasta instead as a healthy, no-cook sauce that’s ready in minutes and is vegan friendly!

For more Italian food, and other recipes, go to delicious.com.au