Healthy Pasta

So you are a Pasta fan. The good news for you is that you can make your pasta healthy without compromising on the taste.

The right ingredients and the right kind of Pasta will help you have your pasta guilt free.

Mentioned below are some options you can try:

Whole Wheat Pasta is a powerhouse of nutrition, they are high on fibre. Consuming 2 ounce of whole wheat pasta gives you an egg’s worth protein. The negative side is you might not like their strong flavour, texture and colour. You can add garlic and pesto to make it taste better.

Asian Noodles are available in varied thickness and different varieties, they are versatile and can be experimented with, their flavours also vary, as this hugely depends on the grain they are made up of (wheat, rice or buck wheat). Most of their variety are rich in fibre. Try them as stir fried, or with soy/peanut sauce base.

Spelt are nuttier and really high in protein. It’s closely related to wheat, so if you are allergic to wheat; stay away from spelt. It is also rich in fibre besides protein. Try it with garlic, olive or other strong flavoured sauces.

Flavored Pasta: Visually very appealing as they are made of vegetables but their offering is scant as far as nutrition is concerned. It is best eaten with light sauces.

Brown Rice is nutty in taste and subtle. As it is made up of brown rice, it is good for health. One shouldn’t overcook, as it tends to lose texture and become quite mushy. Fairly high on fibre; brown rice pasta should be had with Chunky sauce options or soup.

Quinoa: Made from a highly nutritious grain this is low in carbs and high in protein. Best part is you can experiment while cooking Quinoa.

Corn based pasta is golden in colour and tastes like corn. Choose brands which include corn-meal and not corn flour. Extremely rich in fibre, corn pasta is excellent with vegetable based, chunky sauces.

So, these are some ideas for healthy pasta.