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PASTA, WORLD CONSUMPTION BOOM SINCE THE LOCKDOWN STARTED 1 CONSUMER OUT OF 4 ATE MORE, 25% EXPORT INCREASE IN 6 MONTHS
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food Data Central: Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt
USDA MyFoodData: Cooked Spaghetti Pasta
Paula Doebrich (Szwedowski), MPH, RDN
Leonila Campos, MBA, RD, PN1
Lauren Pimentel, MS, RD, LDN
Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN
Bess Berger, RDN, CDN, CLT
Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
Tejal Pathak MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Protein pasta is made with ingredients like lentil, chickpeas and edamame to help you get more plant-based nutrition.
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Because it’s so high in protein, Campos advises only eating one serving per meal, especially if another protein source is added to the meal. But, someone on a vegan or vegetarian diet can probably afford to eat one to two servings per meal of high-protein pasta, she says.
But, someone on a vegan or vegetarian diet can probably afford to eat one to two servings per meal of high-protein pasta, she says.
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Zenb's yellow pea pasta comes in a tight corkscrew shape and is great for saucy pasta dishes.
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Made with two types of plant-based protein, this versatile pasta deserves a place on your plate.
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Banza chickpea pasta has a similar taste and texture to traditional wheat pasta.
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Penne is great for dishes like mac and cheese and baked pasta.
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This spaghetti made with red lentils pairs well with classic tomato sauce and veggies.
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Buy it: Target.com; Price: $1.99 per box
When you're in a hurry, grab one of these mac and cheese cups on the go.
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Buy it: Walmart.com; Price: $43.68 for 12 cups
Made from edamame, this green spaghetti is full of gut-nourishing fiber.
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This rotini-style pasta is made with 3 simple, whole-food ingredients.
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This protein-rich farfalle-style pasta is made with added vitamins your body needs.
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This protein pasta is made with durum wheat flour and peas, and it's super high in fiber.
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PASTA, WORLD CONSUMPTION BOOM SINCE THE LOCKDOWN STARTED 1 CONSUMER OUT OF 4 ATE MORE, 25% EXPORT INCREASE IN 6 MONTHS
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food Data Central: Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt
USDA MyFoodData: Cooked Spaghetti Pasta
Paula Doebrich (Szwedowski), MPH, RDN
Leonila Campos, MBA, RD, PN1
Lauren Pimentel, MS, RD, LDN
Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN
Bess Berger, RDN, CDN, CLT
Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
Tejal Pathak MS, RD, LD, CDCES