Whole Wheat Pasta

Whole wheat pasta is a nutritious, easy to prepare and delicious food choice. Whole wheat pasta is made from durum wheat and offers a high amount of protein (7.5 grams) and fiber (3.9 grams) per serving. Also, pasta is categorized as a complex carbohydrate, which means that the carbohydrate from pasta turns to glucose in the body and releases energy slowly. This is a benefit and quite opposite from a sugary carbohydrate which gives quick and short-lived energy.

Whole wheat pasta comes in many forms such as macaroni, spaghetti and linguini. In recipes, it can be used wherever regular pasta is required. Pasta can be stored in a tight container in a dry cupboard for up to one year. If your pasta will be added to a recipe which requires further cooking, shorten the pasta cooking length by one third of the time. When pasta is done cooking, drain immediately. Adding a bit of oil to cooked pasta prevents stickiness. Leftover pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Pasta dishes can be frozen.

The flavor of whole wheat pasta is somewhat different than regular pasta and can be enjoyed by all ages and tastebuds. Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta turns a light color when cooked so that your family may not even know you cooked a whole wheat "healthy" pasta. Include lean meat, vegetables and cheese to your recipes and you can be assured that your family will be getting a delicious and nutritious meal when you serve a whole wheat pasta recipe.