There is a pasta shape and recipe for each day of the year and more! In
Italy there are over 600 different pasta shapes on the market and new
inventions every day, so there is always something new to discover and
taste.
It is an ideal carbohydrate because it releases energy slowly; it is
highly digestible and the lack of fats makes it suitable for low-calorie
diets.
Wholemeal pasta, in particular, is a source of several difference
micronutrients like iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and several
B-vitamins, which we need to keep our nervous systems and metabolic
systems healthy. Some experts claim pasta is not only healthy and
nutritious but also boosts serotonin levels, a substance associated with
feelings of peace and contentment.