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Blend of different dried pasta shapes, typically wheat-based.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
355
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
72g
· 82%
Protein
12.5g
· 14%
Fat
1.5g
· 4%
Fiber
3.2g
Vitamins
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 3
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
Too little water, an overcrowded pot, and leaving it to sit after draining can all increase sticking. Cook it in plenty of boiling water, drain it promptly, and toss it with sauce straight away.
Start tasting it during the final few minutes of the packet cooking time and drain when the centre still has a slight bite. Finishing it briefly in the sauce lets it complete cooking without becoming soft.
Pasta cooking water contains starch, which helps a sauce become smoother and cling to the pasta. Add it gradually, since the water is salted and can alter the seasoning.
Pair it with beans, lentils, yogurt, cheese, eggs, chicken, fish, or tofu, plus plenty of vegetables. Adding protein and vegetables can also make the meal more satisfying.
Before exercise, a modest serving with a light sauce can provide readily available carbohydrate; very rich sauces may feel uncomfortable. After exercise, combining it with a protein food makes it a more balanced recovery meal.
Pasta does not cause weight gain simply because it is eaten at night; overall intake, portion size, and the sauce matter more. A large, rich serving close to bedtime may worsen reflux or indigestion for some people.
Cool cooked pasta within two hours, refrigerate it in a covered container, and generally use it within three to four days. Discard it if it smells sour, feels slimy, or shows mould.
Yes, cooked pasta can be frozen, especially when the sauce is kept light or stored separately. Cook it slightly firm to limit softness after thawing, reheat it thoroughly, and do not refreeze thawed pasta.
For hot pasta dishes, rinsing is usually unnecessary because the surface starch helps sauce adhere. A quick rinse can be useful for cold pasta salad when you want to remove excess starch and cool it quickly.
Standard wheat-based mixed pasta contains gluten and is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or other medically diagnosed gluten-related disorders. Choose a clearly labelled gluten-free alternative and consider cross-contact during preparation.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.