17 Paleo ‘Pasta’ Recipes to Curb Your Cravings

The Paleo diet includes a bunch of our favorite foods (case in point: avocado), but sadly, traditional pasta is out. But don’t worry—pasta is merely the vessel by which to load heaps of sauce into your mouth. Ready for an Italian night, Paleo-style?

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The World’s Best Paleo Pasta

No pasta machine necessary (we wouldn’t do that to you). And this clever recipe works for multiple styles of “pasta.”

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paleo cajun chicken pasta

This guy combines all of our favorite spices (cayenne, black pepper, salt, red pepper, thyme, rosemary and oregano) and comes together in 45 minutes. 

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CROCK-POT TURKEY BOLOGNESE SAUCE WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

It tastes exactly like your Nonna’s recipe. Bonus—you can also use this Paleo and Whole30 spaghetti sauce as a delicious topping for cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes and spaghetti squash. 

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Ketogenic Baked Eggs and Zoodles with Avocado

Ready to fool your taste buds? High in fat and protein, you can eat this for breakfast or dinner. Your choice. 

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Paleo Coconut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodle Soup

We have Coterie member Monique Volz to thank for this spicy twist on our favorite soup. 

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TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM YOUR PANTRY

This keto and dairy-free recipe tastes sinful. (Spoiler: It’s not.) And chances are you have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. 

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Carrot Noodles with Almond Sesame Sauce

A creamy concoction ready and on the table in only ten minutes. Yeah, we’re totally serious. 

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PALEO HALUSKI FRIED CABBAGE AND NOODLES

There’s nothing better than homemade noodles paired with crispy bacon and sweet cabbage. All of our dreams just came true.

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Beef Ragu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Make this one on Sunday and enjoy leftovers all week. Psst, it only takes 20 minutes in total. 

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Kelp and Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

Coterie member Jodi Moreno recently stopped by the PureWow test kitchen to whip up this light and flavorful dish.

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Drunken Chicken Zoodle Casserole

This twist on a classic stir-fry is packed with flavor, spices and healthy ingredients. We call it veggies with oomph.

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PALEO BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

We could eat this buttery sauce with a spoon.

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Arugula Pesto and Zucchini Noodle Bowl

The combo of salad leaves, tomatoes and prosciutto will have your mouth watering in no time. Trust us. 

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GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI PASTA

This zesty dish is low carb-, keto-, and Whole30-friendly. (Oh and did we mention that it only takes 20 minutes to make?) 

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ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH EVERYTHING PESTO AND FRIED EGGS

Dive right into this light and meat-free dinner that proves, once again, how pretty much everything tastes better with a fried egg on top. 

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RICE NOODLES With COCONUT-BRAISED BISON & PEPPERS

Feeling takeout? Whip up this tasty Thai recipe instead. You’ll never order out again. 

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STRAWBERRY RHUBARB HEALTHY CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH ORANGE SAUCE AND ZUCCHINI NOODLES

You won’t be missing the carbs when you try this dish full of good-for-you fruits and veggies.

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Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough

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