World Pasta Day is celebrated on 25 October every year. Of course, the first country that comes to mind when pasta is mentioned is Italy… Five recommendations were made from Italy, which is also the world’s largest producer, for a healthier consumption of pasta.
World Pasta Day is organized by the Rome-based International Pasta Organization. On this day, events are hosted by another country every year. This year the events are held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In Italy, which is the world leader in pasta production and per capita consumption, the media also gave place to news that pasta does not make you fat, contrary to the general belief, and that it is actually beneficial for health.
Healthy pasta cooking tips
Nutritionist Serena Missori said, “Let’s put an end to the false myths about pasta,” and made the following recommendations for healthy pasta:
The International Pasta Organization explains the secret of cooking a good pasta as follows: “The golden rule is to cook pasta al dente, neither too raw nor overcooked. For every 100 grams of pasta, put 1 liter of water in the pot and put the pot on high heat. For each liter of pasta, Add 10 grams/2 teaspoons of salt to the water. When the water boils, add the pasta.
Wait for the water to boil again and cook, stirring occasionally, according to the cooking time on the pasta package. Strain using a strainer. Add the sauce, mix well and serve hot.” Il Messaggero newspaper, in its news titled “A plate of pasta, the elixir of longevity”, wrote that pasta reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes due to its low glycemic index.
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