Do 21 Day Fix pasta recipes have you confused about how to measure pasta? Here’s a handy guide to measuring your pasta for the 21 Day Fix and a list of my favorite FIX approved pasta recipes! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
Pasta is one of my favorite quick and easy, comfort food meals, and I could never been on a diet that makes me give it up! Thankfully you can still eat pasta on the 21 Day Fix, as long as you measure it according to your yellow container guidelines!
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What kind of pasta can I eat while on the 21 Day Fix?
- Gluten-free pasta made from corn, quinoa, brown rice (I also love Aldi brand) or chickpeas
- Whole wheat pasta where the first ingredient is whole grain/whole wheat
- Veggie based pasta, like cauliflower gnocchi, can be used sometimes, too, but you have to look at the rest of the ingredients to make sure they are approved
What does pasta count as on the 21 Day Fix?
Typically, all pastas count as a yellow on the 21 Day Fix. Even veggie based pasta is typically counted as yellow or part of a yellow, depending on ingredients. The only exception that I have found is Palmini Pasta, which is made from hearts of palm and zero added flour, so it’s strictly made from veggies and therefore a green!
Zoodles and other spiralized veggie noodles would also count as a green.
More questions? Check out theUpdated 21 Day Fix Food List!
How to measure pasta for the 21 Day Fix-
I always calculate 21 Day Fix container counts of all of my recipes for you, but if you are making your own 21 Day Fix recipe and need to know how to count a certain shape of noodle, I have the breakdown for different shapes of pasta here! I personally cooked the pasta, weighed it, measured it (and ate it, lol) so I could write up this post for you. Food blogging definitely has it’s perks! Obviously all brands of pasta are slightly different, but this will give you an idea of how much dry pasta to use in a recipe.
If you want to be exact, it’s always best to cook your noodles separately and measure in your yellow container.
Want more 21 Day Fix container counting help? Check out How to Calculate Container Counts for the 21 Day Fix
Egg Noodles for the 21 Day Fix:
Since Egg Noodles don’t expand much, measure cup for cup dry vs cooked
1/2 cup dry = 1 yellow cooked (1/2 cup)
1 cup dry = 2 yellows cooked (1 cup)
2 cups dry = 4 yellows cooked (2 cups)
3 cups dry = 6 yellows cooked (3 cups)
4 cups dry = 8 yellows cooked (4 cups)
Elbow Pasta for the 21 Day Fix:
rounded ⅓ cup dry = 1 yellow cooked (½ cup)
1 1/2 cups dry = 4 yellows cooked (2 cups)
2 1/4 cups dry = 6 yellows cooked (3 cups)
scant 3 cups dry = 8 yellows cooked (4 cups)
Ziti/Penne/Spiral Pasta for the 21 Day Fix:
rounded ⅓ cup dry = 1 yellow cooked (½ cup)
1 1/2 cups dry = 4 yellows cooked (2 cups)
2 1/4 cups dry = 6 yellows cooked (3 cups)
scant 3 cups dry = 8 yellows cooked (4 cups)
Spaghetti for the 21 Day Fix:
Spaghetti is tough to measure beforehand unless you want to break your pieces really tiny, but you can also measure in ounces. If you don’t have a food scale, 1.5 oz of spaghetti, which is 1 yellow cooked, is about the diameter of a penny.
40 (ish) pieces or 1.5 oz = 1 yellow cooked (1/2 cup)
6 oz = 4 yellows cooked (2 cups)
12 oz = 8 yellows (4 cups)
Lasagna for the 21 Day Fix:
2 Lasagna Noodles = 1 yellow cooked
8 Lasagna Noodles = 4 yellows cooked
12 Lasagna Noodles = 6 yellows cooked
16 Lasagna Noodles = 8 yellows cooked
Love Lasagna? Check out this post of 21 Day Fix Lasagna Recipes
Looking for 21 Day Fix Pasta Recipes? Here are a bunch – all with 21 Day Fix Container Counts calculated for you!
21 Day Fix Pasta Recipes
My favorite 21 Day Fix pasta recipes from my blog, as well as a few of my fellow bloggers! What's your favorite recipe on the list?
Healthy Instant Pot Baked Ziti | 21 Day Fix Instant Pot Baked Ziti [Gluten-free]
Save time and make this Healthy Instant Pot Baked Ziti for the 21 Day Fix whenever you are craving a bowl of warm and cheesy comfort food! Packed with protein and veggies, this Healthy Baked Ziti is gluten-free with a dairy free option, as well!
Instant Pot Enchilada Pasta [21 Day Fix | WW | Gluten Free]
All the flavors of your favorite Beef Enchiladas, this Instant Pot Enchilada Pasta is the perfect weeknight pasta dish for the whole family!
Healthy Instant Pot Chili Mac [21 Day Fix | Gluten-Free | StoveTop Option]
This Healthy Instant Pot Chili Mac is the perfect pairing of two of my favorite meals: chili and mac and cheese. Perfectly portioned for the 21 Day Fix, and gluten-free, too! This is a healthy meal for the whole family!
Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade hamburger helper is a mix between myCauliflower Cheeseburger Macand myMac and Cheese. So cheesy and delicious, thisInstant PotHamburger Helper has hidden cauliflower veggie power that makes it extra creamy without tons of cheese! Gluten free and 21 Day Fix Approved, too.
21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Sausage (Gluten Free | Instant Pot Option)
This Pumpkin Pasta withSpicy Sausage is the perfect family dinner! And if you haven't had a savory pumpkin dish, this creamy anddelicious pasta is a great one to try!
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21 Day Fix Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff | The Foodie and The Fix
This 21 Day Fix Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a healthy take on the classic family dinner.
21 Day Fix Greek Pasta Salad
This 21 Day Fix Greek Pasta salad ispackedwith tons ofveggies to keep youfull and on track while eating a classic warm weather side!
Photo Credit:thefoodieandthefix.com
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}
This Healthy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the super quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinner you’ve been waiting for!
Instant Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta (21 Day Fix)
This Instant Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta is the perfect quick and delicious dinner for your busy weeknights! Just two minutes of cook time and super easy cleanup thanks to the IP!
Lasagna Roll Ups with Spinach and Sausage [21 Day Fix | WW]
Perfectly portioned Lasagna Roll Ups use poultry sausage, frozen spinach, and 3 cheeses to make a crowd pleasing dinner! Do yourself a favor and make a double batch- they freeze well!
Photo Credit:thefoodieandthefix.com
Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna Rolls {21 Day Fix}
These deliciously cheesy 21 Day Fix Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna Rolls make the perfect fall family dinner.
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Healthy Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This Healthy Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is a super simple, quick and delicious dinner that the whole family will love! Great for meal-prepping too!
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese {Gluten-free}| 21 Day Fix Instant Pot Mac and Cheese {Weight Watchers Freestyle}
This 21 Day Fix Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is so creamy delicious thanks to our secret ingredient: cauliflower puree!
Photo Credit:thefoodieandthefix.com
Healthy Crab Cake Mac & Cheese | The Foodie and The Fix
A healthy spin on the beloved Crab Cake Mac & Cheese. No mayo, no frying. Just good, old-fashioned crabby goodness that the whole family will enjoy.
Healthy Penne Vodka Sauce with Chicken [21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers | Gluten-free | Dairy-free Option]
This Healthy Penne Vodka Sauce with Chicken recipe is one of my FAVORITE 21 Day Fix Meals and my husband couldn't agree more! This vodka sauce recipe is gluten free and has a dairy free option!
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Pasta with Sherry-Mushroom Meat Sauce {21 Day Fix} | The Foodie and The Fix
This quick and easy 21 Day Fix Pasta with Sherry-Mushroom Meat Sauce really brings the flavor with shallots, fresh thyme and a splash of sherry. A perfect weeknight meal!
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Greek Pasta Salad in a Jar {21 Day Fix}
Jarred salads are easy to make and customize. They are ready to pull out for a picnic or as a side dish for a plate of grilled foods!
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Balsamic Basil Pasta Salad
This Balsamic Basil Pasta Salad is packed with delicious Italian flavors and is a crowd favorite! The perfect healthy side dish to bring to any potluck, picnic or barbecue!
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta (Instant Pot | Stovetop) | The Foodie and The Fix
This easy Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop and is packed with flavor! Such a delicious, kid-friendly, healthy dinner.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup [Gluten Free]
This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is packed with feel better ingredients like ginger, turmeric, garlic, and comforting gluten-free noodles. Kid friendly and the perfect soup to eat when you are sick (or trying to avoid getting sick).
Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup | 21 Day Fix Lasagna Soup [Gluten-free | Slow Cooker Option]
A healthy, gluten-free Instant Pot LasagnaSoup that tastes like it's been cooking all day, but comes together so quickly thanks to the Instant Pot.
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Pasta fa*gioli {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}
This 21 Day Fix Pasta fa*gioli recipe is a simple, delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love!
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Pizza Noodle Soup {21 Day Fix}
All the flavors of pizza in a chunky noodle soup!
