Italian Pasta

Italian pasta is a staple dish from Italy, made from durum wheat flour and water (or eggs), shaped into various forms and cooked in boiling water. It is typically served with a wide range of sauces, from simple olive oil and garlic to rich tomato-based or creamy meat sauces.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Pasta is a high-carbohydrate food, providing a good source of energy, and also offers some protein and essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins. A typical serving of plain cooked pasta contains around 200-220 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	43 g
Fat	1.3 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	0.8 g
Sodium	1 mg
Iron	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Folate	100 mcg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Copper	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (140 g) cooked · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pasta is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine with hundreds of regional shapes and sauce pairings, while nutritionally, it has a lower glycemic index than many other refined grains, helping to provide sustained energy.