High triglycerides=low taste pasta? Nope.

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Well, it’s official.  The doctor says I need to watch what I’m eating and be aggressive with weight loss.  I have been lazy long enough, not bothering to keep off the weight after having my daughter eight years ago.  One of my biggest nutrition downfalls is pasta, and it shows in my triglyceride level.  I loooooove me some spaghetti or penne.  I’ve been adding more fresh veggies to my pasta meals to make them filling without the extra carbs.  I’ve tried for a while to eat whole wheat pasta. High triglycerides=low taste pasta?  Nope.  I love to eat it in lasagna, because I don’t really notice the difference, but in something like spaghetti I have a hard time enjoying the texture.

Mara’s Pasta sent me a box of pasta to try.  Maragrain was created when the owner’s daughter wanted to eat pasta but her parents were concerned about the empty carbs in most pasta grains.  From reading the testimonials, it seems that they hit the bullseye on taste and quality!   You can purchase Mara’s Pasta on their online store.  Could it be true that Mara’s Pasta is smoother than other whole wheat brands?  I was willing to give it a try.  The first thing I tried was the spaghetti.  I boiled it with some olive oil and salt, then topped it with my hubby’s delish meat sauce.  Mmmmm……..

 

I won’t say that it was the same as eating my normal spaghetti because it isn’t.  Whole wheat pasta has a different consistency and texture than the regular white pasta I know and love.  It’s something that you have to accept.  Still, I definitely agree that Mara’s has a better texture than other whole wheat pastas that I’ve tried.  It also has a slightly nutty flavor which was really tasty with the sauce. Afraid to try whole wheat pasta?  Give it a chance……The first bite is the hardest.  Seriously, after you get through that initial reaction, you will probably enjoy the rest.  Take it from me, there were no leftovers of this meal!  It is something I’ll make again.   Next I plan to use the penne with some fresh zucchini and Juliet tomatoes from the garden, then top with parmesan cheese. How does that sound to you?

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Disclaimer: Mara’s Pasta provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cherished Handmade Treasures says

    I, too, LOVE pasta. I love the whole wheat pastas, but my hubby is not a fan. I will look for Mara’s Pasta and give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Sandy
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  2. Paula sChuCk says

    Good luck. Weight loss is a lot of work.

  3. We’ve made the switch to whole wheat pasta…your right it is different, but it is still good, we like it

  4. You can do it! Just one day at a time, and Im going to check out this pasta, its good for everyone it seems, not just losing weight.

  5. tarasview says

    oh I love pasta too! Thanks so much for this review 🙂

  6. Eventually you get used to the texture. Good luck!!!

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