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Christmas Pasta Recipes — Light & Low-Calorie

Four light, low-calorie Christmas pasta recipes that still taste like the holidays — a 280-calorie Cappelletti in Brodo, a 390-calorie Spaghetti alle Vongole, and two pasta bakes under 420 kcal. Each one is make-ahead friendly and built to feed a festive table without the food coma.

Under 420 kcal bakes 390-calorie seafood 280-calorie starter Make-ahead
Golden butternut squash and cauliflower pasta bake in a ceramic dish with sage and pumpkin seeds
The Collection

Four Light Christmas Pasta Recipes

Each recipe page has full ingredients, steps and nutrition — pick a card to open it. We refresh this collection every December.

Cappelletti hats in a clear kombu-scallop broth in a dark matte bowl

Light Cappelletti in Brodo — 280 kcal

Cabbage-potato hats in a clear kombu-scallop broth, an Asian-twist Christmas Eve pasta.

 Golden butternut squash and cauliflower pasta bake with sage and pumpkin seeds

Butternut Squash Pasta Bake — Under 420 kcal

Roasted squash and cauliflower build a creamy, no-cream sauce with white miso.

 Spaghetti alle vongole in a dark matte shallow bowl, open clams and glossy pasta

Spaghetti alle Vongole — 390 kcal

Clams, garlic, olive oil and white wine, no cream — a light Feast of the Seven Fishes pasta.

 Creamy turkey and leek pasta bake in a deep matte dish, patchy golden cheese

Turkey & Leek Pasta Bake — Under 420 kcal

Leftover turkey and leeks in a Greek-yogurt sauce — a healthy bake with no heavy cream.

More light ideas: all Christmas recipes · pair a dish with our sesame soba · dress it with a light sauce.

FAQ

Questions, Answered

Are these Christmas pasta recipes actually low calorie?

Yes. The Cappelletti in Brodo is around 280 kcal a serving, the Spaghetti alle Vongole about 390 kcal, and both pasta bakes around 420 kcal — all far lighter than the cream-and-meat versions they replace.

Can I make these pasta dishes ahead of time?

All four. The cappelletti broth keeps two days in the fridge, the vongole comes together in 30 minutes, and both pasta bakes can be assembled a day ahead and baked straight from cold — ideal for a busy holiday kitchen.

Is the pasta bake vegetarian?

The butternut squash bake is fully vegetarian; the turkey leek bake uses leftover roast turkey. With oat milk and vegetarian cheese, the squash bake stays vegetarian — a strong vegetarian Christmas pasta option.

Is this page updated every year?

Yes — this is our evergreen Christmas pasta collection. We refresh the recipes and add new ones each December while keeping the same URL.

Want it made for you?

Browse the full light menu, or see the rest of our light Christmas recipes beyond pasta.

Browse the Menu All Christmas Recipes

A ready-planned holiday menu

Three light dishes covering appetizer, main and dessert — all under 350 kcal and make-ahead friendly.

Christmas Appetizers, Mains & Desserts