Pasta lovers

queenpushycat
queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
Hey to all beautiful MFP out there, I don't know about you but I absolutely :heart: pasta whether is it cream-based, tomato-based or baked..... but as you know... we all are health-conscience... and I just wanna get info and tips from all of you (experience experts :wink:) what kinda healthy pasta you use? :flowerforyou:

I recently bought Orgran Corn pasta (suitable for vegans too, gluten free, soy free and egg free, even though i can eat all that. :tongue:)

Just wanna know what else you guys have so I can check them out in my local groceries stores or supermarkets. :bigsmile:

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  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    I use Dreamfields; supposed to have a lower GI: http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/
    But I'm also curious about others, as I also love pasta and haven't tried many alternatives to traditional brands.
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    I just use Barilla whole grain pasta unless I buy off brand, which is not as good. I don't eat it as much anymore, though, I prefer rice more I think :)
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Barilla plus, or whatever it's called. It has lots of fiber and added protein.
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    I use Dreamfields; supposed to have a lower GI: http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/
    But I'm also curious about others, as I also love pasta and haven't tried many alternatives to traditional brands.

    dreamfields looks great! :bigsmile: Thanks for sharing
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I just buy regular store brand pasta and make sure it fits my calories and macros. 210 calories per serving, 7 grams of protein. I'm fine with that.

    But I also eat about 2000 calories a day, so it's not a huge struggle to make it fit.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I just buy regular store brand pasta and make sure it fits my calories and macros. 210 calories per serving, 7 grams of protein. I'm fine with that.

    But I also eat about 2000 calories a day, so it's not a huge struggle to make it fit.

    Yup, I'm the same - regular pasta for me.
    The main thing I've changed is my portion size - about 1 cup cooked pasta. And the ratios - more veggies/sauce and less pasta.
  • soymilkcoffee
    soymilkcoffee Posts: 171
    I'm not afraid of pasta! I hate whole wheat pasta though, so I carefully watch my portions.
    My favorite way is to have "lasagna rolls". I have a few pieces of cooked lasagna. I spread a mixture of fat free ricotta, 1 egg white and chopped spinach evenly over each lasagna piece and roll them up. Ladle some marinara and mozzarella over each and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. The rolls make perfect portions!

    I also found some great alternatives to pasta on this blog:
    Spaghetti squash: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/baked-spaghetti-squash-0-pts.html
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I try to get either Barilla Plus or Ronzoni smart taste. If not, I get regular pasta and make it fit.
  • penelepurr
    penelepurr Posts: 204 Member
    I just buy regular store brand pasta and make sure it fits my calories and macros. 210 calories per serving, 7 grams of protein. I'm fine with that.

    But I also eat about 2000 calories a day, so it's not a huge struggle to make it fit.

    Yup, I'm the same - regular pasta for me.
    The main thing I've changed is my portion size - about 1 cup cooked pasta. And the ratios - more veggies/sauce and less pasta.

    agree, I just adjust the portions. Pasta is my fav :)
  • alyson820
    alyson820 Posts: 448 Member
    spaghetti squash! I think it's BETTER than pasta
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    spaghetti squash! I think it's BETTER than pasta

    Oooh! I heard about that and I saw the recipe on SkinnyTaste.com... but...... i can't find squash here in the local supermarket... weird. I'll try harder. :bigsmile:
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I use Shirataki noodles. They are made from Tofu and have a different consistency, but I love them more than regular pasta! 20 calories a serving :)
  • alyson820
    alyson820 Posts: 448 Member
    I use Shirataki noodles. They are made from Tofu and have a different consistency, but I love them more than regular pasta! 20 calories a serving :)

    those are soooo good. I love how filling they are!
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    I use Shirataki noodles. They are made from Tofu and have a different consistency, but I love them more than regular pasta! 20 calories a serving :)

    those are soooo good. I love how filling they are!

    OMG! I found a packet the other dayy, and I wanna try it.... but... I didn't buy it. :tongue: I got too much stuff at home, and I'll probably buy it the next time. how does it taste like??
  • rebeccasedwards
    rebeccasedwards Posts: 208
    I use spaghetti squash too and a little marinara sauce.Love it!!!
  • alyson820
    alyson820 Posts: 448 Member
    I use Shirataki noodles. They are made from Tofu and have a different consistency, but I love them more than regular pasta! 20 calories a serving :)

    those are soooo good. I love how filling they are!

    OMG! I found a packet the other dayy, and I wanna try it.... but... I didn't buy it. :tongue: I got too much stuff at home, and I'll probably buy it the next time. how does it taste like??

    hmmm they don't really taste like anything, but they're softer than traditional pasta. they're easier to mush with your tongue against the roof of your mouth - lol does that make sense?
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    I use Shirataki noodles. They are made from Tofu and have a different consistency, but I love them more than regular pasta! 20 calories a serving :)

    those are soooo good. I love how filling they are!

    OMG! I found a packet the other dayy, and I wanna try it.... but... I didn't buy it. :tongue: I got too much stuff at home, and I'll probably buy it the next time. how does it taste like??

    hmmm they don't really taste like anything, but they're softer than traditional pasta. they're easier to mush with your tongue against the roof of your mouth - lol does that make sense?

    Kinda does... that means I gotta buy a packet and try it :wink:
  • FireTigerSoul
    FireTigerSoul Posts: 268 Member
    I'm trying to stay away from pasta at the moment....it's a serious weakness of mine. :( I know I can't just have one bowl...
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I just use regular pasta. I have collected so much pasta over time that I can't bring myself to buy anymore. I will normally just buy the cheap kind or whichever one is on sale and just make sure it fits into my calorie budget.
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    I'm trying to stay away from pasta at the moment....it's a serious weakness of mine. :( I know I can't just have one bowl...

    same for me!! :sad: we have this local pasta shop called pastamania... my weakness! I haven't had it for a LOOooooOOOooNg time.
  • FireTigerSoul
    FireTigerSoul Posts: 268 Member
    I'm trying to stay away from pasta at the moment....it's a serious weakness of mine. :( I know I can't just have one bowl...

    same for me!! :sad: we have this local pasta shop called pastamania... my weakness! I haven't had it for a LOOooooOOOooNg time.

    Stay strong! Just keep thinking about your goals and how far you've come!

    It's been a serious struggle for me...I'm Italian, so I'm used to eating pasta with pretty much every meal...as an entree....in place of salad. :frown:

    You could always try some whole wheat pasta with vegetables though! That's pretty healthy, and if you add a lot of vegetables, they'll fill you up before you can eat too much pasta.
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    I use organic whole wheat penne :)

    I love pasta. Pretty anything kind of pasta :)

    Ok I'm having pasta tomorrow for dinner :)
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    I use organic whole wheat penne :)

    I love pasta. Pretty anything kind of pasta :)

    Ok I'm having pasta tomorrow for dinner :)

    Omg... I tried whole wheat spaghetti... it sucks. :tongue: :laugh: it was so hard to swallow...
  • FireTigerSoul
    FireTigerSoul Posts: 268 Member
    I use organic whole wheat penne :)

    I love pasta. Pretty anything kind of pasta :)

    Ok I'm having pasta tomorrow for dinner :)

    Omg... I tried whole wheat spaghetti... it sucks. :tongue: :laugh: it was so hard to swallow...

    LOL same here...just thought I'd throw it out there for you though. ;) Maybe eat pasta as a side dish instead of a main meal?
  • elcieloesazul
    elcieloesazul Posts: 448 Member
    Barilla plus, or whatever it's called. It has lots of fiber and added protein.

    Same. It tastes great, there are multiple varieties, and it's al dente in around eight minutes.
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