As the weather gets cooler, many of us start turning to comfort food to keep us warm. Comfort food can come in all forms, but stuffed pasta is a classic. These pasta dishes are filled with a warm, hearty center of either meat, cheese, or veggies, for a delicious meal that you and your family […]
In the cooler months it’s time to take a break from the grill and utilize your oven. One of our favorite baked dishes is lasagna, but the options don’t stop there! A baked pasta dish is an inexpensive way to feed a large crowd with only a few ingredients. Healthy veggies and protein can be […]
The Fall season is here! The coming months bring an array of fresh produce you can only find this time of year, like squash, pumpkin, cranberries, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. Best of all, each of these fall ingredients can boost nutrition to a delicious, seasonal recipe. Below are a few quick and easy Fall […]
September is Family Meals Month! With each family members’ busy schedule, it can often seem impossible to sit down together to share a meal. However, studies show that family meals carry lifelong benefits. Children who grow up sharing meals with family are more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and […]
With summer winding down and the start of school around the corner, now is the time to start planning for a happy and healthy year ahead. Proper meal planning can be a huge help in making sure you and your family have healthy meals. Below are some tips that make it easier. 1. Stay energized […]
We all love the classic pasta recipes like spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, and cacio e pepe, but one of the best qualities of pasta is its versatility in creating unique, new meals. While pasta can be customized as a main dish with added proteins, veggies or sauces, Pasta Fits has a few creative recipes […]
During the hotter months, you may want to try giving your oven a break and opt for a cooler cuisine. Summer calls for fresh and light dishes, making cold pasta salads a healthy go-to. This means that you want to have recipes on hand that are quick, easy and can be packed to go. These […]
Cooking pasta is quick and easy, but sometimes a few minor mistakes can prevent your dish from being the best is can be. Read below for common pasta missteps and how to avoid them for all your pasta dishes to come! Mistake: Not adding salt to boiling water. Tip: Adding salt to pasta water will […]
In addition to October being National Pasta Month, it is also National Seafood Month! For our October Pasta Spotlight, we partnered with the Seafood Nutrition Partnership to hear all about the benefits of pairing seafood with pasta and how to best prepare it. They also shared this Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon and Garlic Pasta recipe with […]
Tips to Master Back-to-School Meals with Melissa Stadler of Modern Honey Getting back into a routine after a leisurely summer can be hard – especially when it comes to making healthy meals and snacks for kids. For our September Pasta Spotlight, busy mom and blogger behind Modern Honey, Melissa Stadler, shared her tips for a […]
For our second August Pasta Spotlight, we chatted with Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD and co-blogger of Teaspoon of Spice, about the best ways to make a healthy pasta meal. She also shared some great tips especially for making pasta. Read below for all this and more! 1. We know that between both you and Serena, you […]
For our first August Pasta Spotlight, we chatted with Kaleigh McMordie, a registered dietitian, writer and recipe developer. Kaleigh is also the blogger behind Lively Table. We asked Kaleigh to explain how pasta fits into a healthy diet, as well as some advice for whipping up a pasta meal with limited time and resources. Read […]
