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Whole-Wheat Pasta
After cooking pasta, drain and rinse with cold water to stop it from
cooking further.
Whole-wheat pasta is tan in color, rather than the golden color of pasta that includes
refined wheat.
Varieties
Whole-wheat pasta comes in many shapes and sizes, including macaroni, spaghetti, farfalle
(bow-ties), rotelle (corkscrews), conchiglie (shells), linguini (broad, flat noodles), and
others.
Buying and storing tips
Look for whole-wheat pasta in the pasta section of natural food or grocery stores, or in
the bulk section of some health food stores. Store it, unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard for
six to eight months.
Availability
Whole-wheat pasta is available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Add pasta a little at a time to boiling water. To prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom
of the pan, stir gently until the water returns to a rapid boil. Cooking time varies,
depending on the pasta’s shape and size. After cooking, drain and rinse with cold water
to stop cooking. As a general rule, use light sauces for delicate pastas like capellini or
angel hair, and chunky, richer sauces for sturdy pastas, such as fuselli and linguini.
Nutritional Highlights
Whole-wheat pasta (macaroni, cooked), 1 cup
(140g)
Calories: 197 calories
Protein: 7.5g
Carbohydrate: 37.2g
Total Fat: 0.8g
*Good source of: Fiber (3.9g)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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