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Egg and wheat flour fresh pasta, cooks quickly and is softer.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
50g
· 77%
Protein
9.5g
· 15%
Fat
2.5g
· 8%
Fiber
2.7g
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
Fresh pasta contains more moisture, so it cooks faster and has a softer, more delicate texture. It pairs especially well with lighter sauces but can overcook more easily.
Cook it in plenty of boiling, salted water and stir gently during the first minute. Overcrowding the pot or letting drained pasta sit too long increases sticking.
Overcooking mainly affects texture, making it soft and mushy. The protein and carbohydrates do not disappear, but softer pasta may be easier to eat quickly, which can make portion control harder.
Fresh pasta usually works best with butter-based, olive oil-based, creamy, or light tomato sauces. Very heavy or long-simmered sauces can overpower its delicate texture.
Because it is carbohydrate-rich, it can work well before exercise for energy or after exercise to help replenish glycogen stores. Pairing it with a protein source after training makes the meal more balanced.
Add a protein source such as yogurt, cheese, eggs, legumes, or chicken, and include vegetables for extra fibre and volume. This helps make the meal more filling and nutritionally rounded.
Once opened, fresh pasta is best used fairly quickly because its moisture makes it more perishable than dried pasta. Follow the package storage instructions and discard it if the smell, color, or texture changes.
Yes, fresh pasta generally freezes well. Freeze it in portions in airtight packaging, and for best texture, cook it straight from frozen rather than thawing first.
It can feel lighter because of its soft texture, but that does not automatically mean you eat less overall. Sauce choice and portion size have a big impact on how heavy the meal becomes.
People with gluten-related disorders or egg allergy should be cautious because fresh pasta commonly contains both gluten and eggs. Those managing blood sugar may also prefer to eat it with protein and vegetables rather than on its own.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.