DELICIOUS SHRIMP PASTA

 

Nutritional value of Pasta for every 100G

nutrients	Quantitative
Energy	131
Protein	5g
Fat	0.54 g
Carbohydrates	25g
Calcium	6 mg
lipid	1,1 g
Cholesterol	33 mg
saturated fat	0,2 g
Iron	1,1 mg
Magnesium	18 mg

The benefits of Pasta

What are the benefits and harms of pasta, pasta contains many nutrients, and pasta is one of the richest nutrients in carbohydrates, also one of the high-calorie nutrients, and it also contains vitamin B and iron, and in the following article in the encyclopedia we explain the benefits of pasta and the most important nutrients in it .

Macaroni ingredients

Pasta is a type of dried pastry, and fresh types are available. Pasta consists of flour, water and eggs. Usually the type of flour used in making pasta is flour, semolina, which is a type of flour made from durum wheat, but some companies use white flour instead. for its cheaper price.

The flour used in making pasta is a refined flour, meaning that wheat germ and bran are extracted from it, and this loses the nutritional value of the flour and becomes unhealthy.

Some factories use whole wheat flour without refining processes, to preserve the nutritional value in the flour, and to preserve dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.

There are some types, less common, made from other types of grains such as rice and barley.

There are also many shapes of pasta that reach hundreds of varieties and shapes.

The benefits of pasta:

source of energy

• Pasta is one of the richest foods rich in carbohydrates, which makes it an important source of energy, as each cup of pasta contains 43 grams of carbohydrates, which are needed in the process of supplying the body with energy, and it is the ideal fuel to stimulate the metabolism process that produces the energy needed for the human body,
• There are some diets that prevent the intake of carbohydrates during the period they are followed, but studies have proven the danger of these systems due to the body's need for carbohydrates.
• And in the case of following diets, it is preferable to eat pasta made from whole wheat grains, because it contains a lower percentage of calories, as one cup of pasta made from whole wheat grains contains only 37 grams of starches, and it also contains dietary fiber that is beneficial to the body, as it It takes longer to digest, which helps you feel full for longer.

Promotes digestive health

• Whole-wheat pasta contains a percentage of useful dietary fiber that helps boost the health of the immune system. This type of fiber, found in pasta, also helps absorb water inside the intestines, which helps facilitate the excretion process and get rid of digestive problems, and reduce the risk of Constipation.
• The fiber in pasta helps maintain the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, which greatly helps in preventing infections of the digestive system.

Rich source of vitamins and minerals

• Pasta contains vitamin B9, known as folate, as it plays a role in the process of forming red blood cells. The acid also helps support the body during pregnancy for women, and also helps in the process of absorbing iron into the cells of the body.
• Pasta contains many antioxidants that help protect cells from damage, fight free radicals, and help the body attack various chronic diseases that attack the body. Among these antioxidants is selenium, which is considered one of the most important antioxidant minerals in pasta. It also contributes to regulating thyroid hormones
• Whole wheat pasta also contains lutein, carotene, and zeaxanthin, which are oxidative compounds responsible for protecting the eye and promoting its health. It also protects the eye from ultraviolet radiation damage, and it also works to reduce the risk of lung cancer.

Regulating blood sugar level

• The dietary fiber found in pasta helps in getting rid of harmful cholesterol in the blood, and helps in lowering the level of sugar in the blood, as the fiber needs a longer time in the digestion process, which helps in feeling full for a longer period, and it does not work in regulating the metabolism process, which helps in regulating The level of sugar in the blood, as it contains a percentage of potassium, which plays a role in reducing the high blood level, and thus maintains the health of the heart and arteries.

Pasta damage

The benefits mentioned in the article about the benefits of pasta, in the case of moderation, eating pasta in proportional quantities, and not eating too much pasta, as excessive consumption of pasta causes weight gain in an undesirable way, and pasta can be cooked in healthy ways, where it is preferable to use protein and various vegetables When cooking pasta, use small amounts of sauce so as not to negatively affect health, and it is best to avoid fatty additives such as margarine and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
• 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• olive oil (3 drizzles)
• Italian seasoning
• fresh ground pepper
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• herbs (according to taste)

Directions:

1. Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
2. While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
3. Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
4. Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic.
5. Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled.
6. Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
7. Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet till all is incorporated and hot.

 Enjoy!