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A dish of cooked pearl pasta with melted Kashar cheese, providing carbohydrates and dairy protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pearl pasta with Kashar cheese (200 g) has 380 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 52 g of carbs, 15 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 34 µg of Selenium covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
380
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
52g
· 19% DV
Protein
15g
· 30% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 16% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 40 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 456 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Cook the pearl pasta in salted water until just tender, then drain it. Toss it with a little butter or oil and stir in grated Kashar cheese while the pasta is hot, until the cheese melts. Serve it straight away for the creamiest texture.
Kashar is a Turkish semi-hard cheese made from cow’s milk, with a mild, savoury flavour. It melts into the hot pearl pasta, while aged Kashar gives the dish a sharper taste. Grating it helps it melt evenly.
To keep pearl pasta with Kashar cheese from turning mushy, check the pasta before the package’s full cooking time and drain it while it still has a slight bite. Add the cheese after draining rather than cooking it with the pasta from the start.
Yes, pearl pasta with Kashar cheese can be made in one pot by simmering the pasta in a measured amount of water until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir regularly to prevent sticking, then add grated Kashar off the heat.
Yes, pearl pasta with Kashar cheese can be baked. Cook the pasta until slightly underdone, drain it, and transfer it to an oven-safe dish with grated Kashar on top. Bake until the cheese melts and browns lightly; too long in the oven can dry it out.
Mozzarella or another mild, meltable semi-hard cheese can replace Kashar in pearl pasta with Kashar cheese. The flavour will differ: mozzarella is milder and more stretchy, while a mature cheddar-style cheese tastes sharper and may make the dish saltier.
A crisp green salad or roasted vegetables pair well with pearl pasta with Kashar cheese because their freshness balances the rich, melted cheese. You can also serve it with plain yogurt or grilled chicken as part of a fuller meal.
Reheat pearl pasta with Kashar cheese gently in a covered pan, adding a small splash of water and stirring until hot. Low heat helps loosen the melted cheese without scorching it. A microwave also works if you heat it in short intervals and stir between them.
Yes, tomato works in pearl pasta with Kashar cheese. Cook chopped tomato or a little tomato sauce briefly before mixing it with the pasta, then add the Kashar. Using too much sauce can make the dish watery and keep the cheese from coating the pasta evenly.
It can be eaten cold, but pearl pasta with Kashar cheese is usually better warm because the Kashar melts and coats the pasta. For a cold version, chill the cooked pasta first and add a light dressing; the cheese will firm up rather than stay creamy.
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B3
2.8mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Calcium
250mg · 25% DV
Sodium
500mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
250mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 380 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Pearl pasta with Kashar cheese is a simple Turkish-style home dish: small, round pasta is cooked until tender, then mixed with grated Kashar, a mild, semi-hard Turkish cheese that melts readily. Some cooks stir the cheese through in the pan so it coats the pasta, while others add it just before serving.
It is soft, filling and best eaten hot, as an easy lunch or supper; a crisp salad or pickles make a good contrast. The pasta supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the cheese adds dairy protein and richness. For a lighter bowl, use a little less cheese and fold in vegetables such as peas or finely chopped peppers.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.