Each October, we celebrate one of American’s most beloved foods — pasta! There are so many ways to celebrate National Pasta Month, from trying a new recipe, to recreating a classic dish with a healthy twist– the possibilities are endless. Continue reading to see how we’re celebrating this month.
We’ve all been there: after seeing all of that fresh, gorgeous produce at the local farmer’s market or grocery store, you load up your cart, only to get home and realize you have no idea what to do with it all! Luckily, pasta makes the perfect delivery system for healthy foods like produce. It’s delicious […]
Nutritionists agree that pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious and satisfying meals: pasta is generally eaten with nutrient-dense food partners, such as fiber-filled vegetables and beans, heart-healthy fish and monounsaturated oils. Read more in our blog post written by Diane Welland, MS, RD.
We want to hear from you! Enter our Veggies Love Pasta contest for a chance to win $250! Simply fill out your information, select your favorite veggie & pasta pair (or upload your own) and you’ll be entered to win $250.
Pasta salad season is in full swing! Regardless of the exact ingredients, every healthy pasta salad has a few basic components. Mix and match your favorite dressings, pasta shapes, and veggies to find a combination you love! Healthy tip: instead of mayonnaise, try sour cream and Greek yogurt. It tastes delicious and has much less […]
So many people dump pasta water without realizing they can make a quick and delicious sauce with it! In fact, starchy pasta water helps to bind and thicken the sauce. In our latest video, Chef Tina Ruggiero shares how much water should be saved and how to make a quick, no-fuss sauce using leftover water.
With so much conflicting nutrition advice in the media, it can become agonizing trying to figure out what foods are and aren’t healthy. Nutritious foods like pasta have wrongly gotten a bad reputation in recent years, but there’s a new book that wants to set the record straight. Healthy Pasta: The Sexy, Skinny and Smart Way to Eat Your Favorite Food written by the Bastianich siblings, reminds readers that pasta should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen.
A new study has found that adding more olive oil or nuts to a Mediterranean diet may help keep your mind sharper as you age. The researchers found that seniors following a Mediterranean diet heavy in olive oil and nuts had greater improvements in thinking and memory than people who followed a lower-fat diet. Continue reading to learn more about the study.
We asked Michael Natkin cookbook author, blogger, and vegetarian food extraordinaire some questions about how he cooks with pasta! He even shares some delicious veggie-filled pasta recipes. Check it out here.
Love Macaroni and Cheese? We connected with Stephanie Stiavetti, food writer and cookbook author to discuss her newest cookbook, MELT: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese. Check out what she has to say about cooking and mac and cheese!
Registered Dietitian, Robyn Webb shares some of her tips on creating stress-free, healthy meals that will please the whole family. In this Q&A, Robyn tells us how pasta can have a place at every table and even shares a recipe from her new cookbook!
Are you confused about what to cook for Valentine’s Day? Or are you going out but want to make sure you eat something that will fit into your diet? We’ve brought in chef and registered dietitian Alexa Bosshardt in to help! Chef Alexa even shares her favorite date night meals!
