Italy is the country most associated with pasta, and for good reason! Italy is well-known for its pasta, which is deeply rooted in its culture. Certain regions in Italy are especially well-known for creating certain types of pasta shapes. Some of the main pasta regions in Italy include: We’ll explain where these pasta regions are and what they’re each famous for in this article! What are pasta regions in [...]
What Can You Eat (and Not Eat) on the Low FODMAP Diet?
If you’ve heard of a low FODMAP diet and wondered what in the world that is, you’re not alone! A low FODMAP diet can be complicated and shouldn’t be followed without the guidance of a healthcare professional or dietitian. Foods that are high in FODMAPs should be avoided (e.g. milk, legumes, gluten, high-fructose foods, fructans like garlic and onion) while foods that are low in these types of carbohydrates can be [...]
16 Pastas That Are Similar to Macaroni
Macaroni is one of the most popular pasta shapes along with spaghetti. If you want to mix things up a bit and try something else, which pastas are similar to macaroni for you to add to your shopping list? Some of the pastas similar to macaroni include ditalini, cavatappi, gomiti, and lumache, among others. We’ll review 16 pastas that are similar to macaroni in this article! All about macaroni Macaroni is [...]
Which Pastas Have the Lowest Glycemic Index?
The glycemic index is a popular tool for people on low-carb diets and who are managing their blood sugar levels, among several other reasons. If you love pasta, you might think that it’s out on a low glycemic index diet. You’d be surprised to know that’s not necessarily the case! Some of the lowest glycemic index pastas include: You're not alone if you’re surprised to see regular pasta on this list! We’ll explain [...]
What’s the Difference Between Sauce, Gravy, and Ragu in Italian Cooking?
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 [...]
