Did you know that Italians have a lower obesity rate than Americans? We can’t say we’re surprised though, because Italians stay healthy by following the Mediterranean Diet, which is comprised primarily of plant foods, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, whole grains, potatoes, beans, lentils, nuts, seed, and of course, pasta! In a recent article […]
Besides being delicious, we know that pasta has plenty of health benefits like providing folic acid, being cholesterol free, and sustaining energy. As if those weren’t enough reasons to eat pasta, WebMD recently listed 14 more reasons why you should eat pasta! Pasta is part of a good diet – it provides energy and is […]
We know that different pasta shapes work better with different types of sauces, but did you also know that pasta shapes influence which types of pasta tools you should, as well? A special edition of Gourmet magazine devoted to pasta, breaks down which cookware is best to pair with different pasta shapes. According to the […]
We love that pasta is such an easy food to incorporate into meals with other favorite foods, including fresh produce. When you add fresh fruits or veggies to a pasta meal, not only do you boost your nutrient intake, you can help support your local growers and farmers. Our friends at MyPlate have recently launched […]
One of the many reasons pasta is a great weeknight meal is that it’s easy to prepare. In fact, according to Diana Rice, The Kids Cook Monday’s registered dietitian, pasta is a great introductory meal to get kids cooking: “Pasta is among my all-time favorite meals to cook with kids. I love how it’s a […]
Find out why Dr. Oz gave permission to eat pasta!
As part of National Pasta Month, we’re giving you plenty of tips on how to make a quick, healthy pasta meal. Whether you’re short on time or want to minimize clean up after you eat, one-pot pasta dishes are a convenient way to get a healthy, delicious meal on the table. With many recipes and […]
Today, the world’s leading pasta experts and nutritionists are meeting in Moscow in honor of one of our favorite days of the year – World Pasta Day! World Pasta Day was first celebrated on October 25, 1998 and was created to help people celebrate the contributions pasta has made as a healthy and delicious meal […]
For our December pasta spotlight, we sat down with Domenica Marchetti. Domenica is the brains behind the popular food blog Domenica Cooks, and author of six books on Italian cooking. We asked Domenica to share some of her secrets to perfectly cooked pasta and more!
This month, we sat down with Kristina LaRue, the blogger behind one of our favorite sites, Love and Zest. We talked to Kristina about all things food, her career as a sports nutritionist and why pasta is a crucial food for athletes.
This month, we sat down with Suzy Karadsheh, the blogger behind one of our favorite blogs, The Mediterranean Dish. Through her blog, Suzy shares her Mediterranean lifestyle with her readers by posting beautiful recipes and images of her favorite cuisine. We talked all things Mediterranean with Suzy, continue reading to see what she had to say!
For our July Pasta Spotlight, we sat down with Laura Davidson, the wonderful woman behind the popular food blog known as Blogging Over Thyme. We love Laura’s blog because of her ability to create unique, beautiful recipes that are still approachable.
