Varieties
As is the case with other types of pasta, wheat-free pasta comes in several shapes and sizes, including macaroni, spaghetti, farfalle (bow-ties), rotelle (corkscrews), conchiglie (shells), linguini (broad, flat noodles), and others.
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, such as capellini or angel hair, and chunky, richer sauces for sturdy pastas like fuselli and linguini.
Nutritional Highlights
Wheat-free pasta (corn, dry), 1 cup (130g)
Calories: 275
Protein: 7.8g
Carbohydrate: 83g
Total Fat: 2.2g
Fiber: 11.5g
*Excellent source of: Magnesium (125mg)
*Good source of: Zinc (1.8mg), and Vitamin B6 (0.2 mg)
*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.
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2006-09-07
