Happy belated birthday!!
I've made pasta but it's been ages. I think if I were going to try a healthier route, I'd try white whole wheat. It's kind of hard to find, but if any of your local supermarkets carry King Arthur flour they will probably have the white whole wheat. It's a softer wheat than regular whole wheat so it's likely to give a better texture and flavor than regular whole wheat but still has all the nutrients. If you do try this or another type of flour, please let us know how it comes out. I might have to dust off my old machine and make a batch too