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How to Make healthy pasta

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Thinking pasta is too heavy for your new diet? Think again. Pasta can provide a healthy meal rich in fiber and vitamins. Follow these steps to make healthier choices for your next pasta dinner.

You Will Need:

• Whole grain or blend pasta

• Light pasta sauce

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Herbs

• Vegetables

• Ground turkey or chicken

• Red pepper flakes

• Basil

• Reduced-fat cheese



Step 1: Choose whole grain pasta

Buy whole grain or blend pasta. Pastas made from a mixture of whole grain and white flour have a taste and texture similar to traditional pasta but provide much better nutrition.



Step 2: Choose a healthy sauce

Avoid pasta sauces heavy with cream, cheese, or fatty meats. Choose a light, flavorful tomato sauce instead, or add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.



Step 3: Add veggies

Add vitamins and fiber to your sauce with healthy vegetables. Try roasted eggplant, peppers, or zucchini, or mix in ripe olives and mushrooms.



Step 4: Use low-fat meats

Substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef in meat sauces and meatballs, and try Italian sausage made from turkey instead of the traditional pork or veal.



Step 5: Spice it up

Reduce the need for salt in your sauce by adding other herbs and spices. Make a fiery sauce with red pepper flakes, or try adding aromatic sweet basil.



Step 6: Switch to reduced-fat cheese

Use reduced-fat ricotta and mozzarella in lasagna and ravioli. Try low-fat parmesan cheese on spaghetti, and limit yourself to a few sprinkles instead of a mound.



Step 7: Eat less

Enjoy pasta in moderation. The carbohydrates in pasta provide energy, but excessive portions provide too many calories and can raise blood sugar.

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