What do you call the red sauce you put on pasta? Pasta sauce, tomato sauce, ragu…gravy? It turns out all of these names boil down to the same meaning - a liquid-like tomato mixture (which may or may not contain meat) that you put on pasta! The difference between sauce, gravy, and ragu isn’t easy to summarize in one or two sentences, so read on to see our detailed explanation of this somewhat tricky topic! Sauce vs. [...]
Which Pastas Have the Highest Glycemic Index?
When you think of foods that raise your blood sugar, you probably think of pasta. Foods that are high in carbohydrates can raise your blood sugar because they’re high on the glycemic index scale. Which pastas have the highest glycemic indexes? Regular pasta made from durum wheat is considered low on the glycemic index scale (score of 47). Some types of pasta that we can theorize to be higher on this scale include [...]
Which Pastas Are Whole30 Compliant?
Whole30 is a strict diet that’s only meant to be followed for 30 days (hence the name, of course). This diet excludes many foods you probably eat regularly, which is why it can be challenging to follow, but it’s only short-term. If you want to eat pasta on Whole30, do you have any options?! The only type of pasta that is Whole30-approved is spiralized veggies. Why can’t you use most types of pasta - even gluten-free [...]
What Are the Most Popular Pasta Dishes?
Pasta is one of the most popular foods in the United States. It’s estimated that the average American consumes around 20 pounds of pasta per year! Pasta can be enjoyed on its own, but it’s a staple ingredient in many pasta dishes. Some of the most popular pasta dishes include: If you haven’t heard of some of these popular pasta dishes, don’t worry - we’ll explain what each one is next! 8 popular pasta [...]
What Are the Most Popular Pasta Sauces?
Pasta and sauce go together like peanut butter and jelly - you can’t have one without the other! (Well you can, but it’s not as tasty!) There are tons of popular pasta dishes that use different sauces out there. Which pasta sauces are the MOST popular? Some of the most popular pasta sauces include: What is the difference between all these sauces? We’ll explain next! 6 most popular pasta sauces Alfredo [...]
Which Pastas Have the Most Gluten?
It’s estimated that around 30% of Americans are on a gluten-free diet, which is pretty significant! If you’re on a gluten-free diet or simply trying to cut back on the amount of gluten you eat, it can be helpful to know which pastas have the most gluten! Regular pasta (all types of pasta made with “regular” durum wheat flour, such as spaghetti, macaroni, penne, etc), whole wheat pasta, and couscous are among the [...]
