Pasta

Pasta provides you with energy, as well as essential nutrients in the form of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Pasta can be mixed with healthful ingredients to prepare nutrient-packed meals. Pasta provides beneficial carbohydrates and a considerable amount of dietary fiber, which helps fight chronic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes and promotes digestive health.

Spaghetti and Pasta are used as a base for healthful dishes rich in veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats. Lightly coated whole-wheat spaghetti with olive oil and mixed in wilted greens and chopped hazelnuts accounts for a decadent but healthful and easy-to-prepare meal.

Pasta topped with roasted veggies including fennel, red peppers, onions and garlic and with tomato sauce and basil or alternatively, pasta incorporated into cold salads with sliced olives, roasted red peppers and a lemon juice vinaigrette, while bowties, steamed shrimp, red bell pepper and red pepper flake-infused olive oil mix for a fiery salad option.