Whole-Wheat Pasta

Preparation, uses, and tips

Add pasta a little at a time to boiling water. To prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir gently until the water returns to a rapid boil. Cooking time varies, depending on the pasta’s shape and size. After cooking, drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. As a general rule, use light sauces for delicate pastas like capellini or angel hair, and chunky, richer sauces for sturdy pastas, such as fuselli and linguini.

Buying and storing tips

Look for whole-wheat pasta in the pasta section of natural food or grocery stores, or in the bulk section of some health food stores. Store it, unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard for six to eight months.

Varieties

Whole-wheat pasta comes in many shapes and sizes, including macaroni, spaghetti, farfalle (bow-ties), rotelle (corkscrews), conchiglie (shells), linguini (broad, flat noodles), and others.

Nutrition Highlights

Whole-wheat pasta (macaroni, cooked), 1 cup (140g)
Calories: 197 calories
Protein: 7.5g
Carbohydrate: 37.2g
Total Fat: 0.8g
*Good source of: Fibre (3.9g)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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