9.It’s Low in Fat
Pasta has just over half a gram of fat per serving. Of course, all that goes out the window if you drench your noodles in butter, cheese, and olive oil. A simple farfalle — “bow tie” pasta — with marinara and basil makes a healthy, light, and satisfying meal. But keep that sprinkling of Parmesan to a minimum.
10.It Helps Keep Blood Sugar in Check
The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how fast sugar gets into your bloodstream. Healthy diets that include foods with a low GI may help prevent diabetes and obesity, and pasta has a low GI. Try some tortellini en brodo: It has a delicious ground meat filling, and the broth will fill you up with fewer calories.
