Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Pasta Pointer

Italians eat a lot of pasta, yet carbs are the dietary bad guy in America? How does that work? It could be because of the shorter cooking time typically used in Italian cuisine. Noodles are cooked al dente, just six minutes. Pasta cooked for this shorter time contains less starch and sugar and retains more protein and nutrients, making it better for you and better at making you feel full!

Related Reading: Italian Restaurants Quick Guide


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