Posts Tagged ‘macaroni’
Take a Closer Look at Your Pasta
Pasta is a staple of many cuisines across the world, perhaps only following rice and bread. While many of us eat it, how many really know the different types available? There are far more than what you see in your grocery store.
How many types of pasta are there? Well, there are literally hundreds. Technically, pasta is just general term signifying dough made from flour and water. It is somewhat akin to discussing the different type of vehicles on the road. There are a lot of them and a lot of variations. Still, we can break pasta down into four basic groups. Read the rest of this entry »
Pasta – A Great and Inexpensive Food
Most people think of pasta as spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna. It is so much more. Pasta is easy to store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. Store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. You can use leftovers, vegetables and some grated cheese will make a great topping for you pasta. Pasta is an ideal main course, high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. If you watch what you put on top of it, it is great for a diet. Read the rest of this entry »

