Pasta

Pasta was once thought to be high in calories and therefore a ‘fattening’ food to be avoided. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pasta is, in fact, a highly nutritious food – it is an excellent source of carbohydrate and provides protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is low in fat and is a valuable source of energy, providing a nourishing, easily digestible meal.

The sauces served with pasta are usually responsible for piling on the fat and calories, but with careful selection of ingredients, and replacing the more traditional ones, such as cream and butter, with lighter alternatives, you’ll be able to create healthy yet delicious pasta sauces that are low in fat and calories.

Pasta is traditionally associated with Italy and has played an important role in the Italian diet for centuries.  Today, however, pasta is a popular food all over the world.