When I first packed my bags and moved to Florence, Italy, five years ago, I came as a culinary student ready to learn just about everything in Italian cuisine, from tiramisu to tortellini. However, it ...

Pasta is one of those foods that’s universally loved but often maligned because of its carbs. Plus, traditional pasta is made from refined grains. Yet, pasta can be included in a healthy diet. Case in ...

Legume and protein-rich pastas digest more slowly, which can reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. Highly refined, low-fiber pasta is more likely to spike blood sugar. The cooking method and other ...