What are some quick and healthy pasta meals?

- Shrimp Scampi Pasta: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add chopped garlic, saute for a minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, white wine, and cook for a few minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Add back shrimp, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

- Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables: Prepare your favorite pesto sauce or use store-bought. Toss cooked pasta with the pesto sauce, roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini), toasted pine nuts, and grated parmesan cheese.

- One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta: In a large pot, heat olive oil and add chopped onion. Saute for a few minutes until translucent. Add garlic and crushed tomatoes, stir well. Add pasta, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the pasta is cooked through. Stir in chopped fresh basil and serve.

- Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Cook your preferred pasta and let it cool. Combine with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and a simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

- Tuna and Artichoke Pasta: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add chopped onion and garlic. Saute for a minute. Add canned tuna (drained), chopped artichoke hearts, and capers. Cook for a few minutes. Toss cooked pasta with the tuna and artichoke mixture, add grated parmesan cheese, and serve.

These pasta meals are not only quick and simple, but they also offer a variety of nutrients and flavors.