Cleanest Pasta of all time + NEW Clean Protein.
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Pasta is so versatile — You can eat it plain with grass-fed butter and sea salt (my husbands favorite), sprinkle some nutritional yeast for a dose of b-vitamins and cheesy flavor, or add meatballs for protein or pesto for some color.
Here are six ways to do Pesto Pasta: Pasta with clean pesto then optional toppings: Seggiano Sundried Tomatoes, artichokes, peas, olives, cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken. Many store-bought or fast food chicken nuggets contain processed ingredients, additives, preservatives, and fillers that can be unhealthy. These often include high amounts of sodium, artificial flavorings, and low-quality meat.
Below, you will find my favorite spaghetti and meatballs recipe that is so easy, high-protein and will be a raving family favorite. You do have to subscribe for the recipe and protein below.
Which Pastas To Avoid?
Why to avoid: Most wheat / white flour here in America is processed at such a quick rate that all fiber and nutrients are removed. You will often see “enriched” before the white or wheat flour on an ingredient label then synthetic vitamins added such as “folic acid”. Most people can not metabolize these vitamins and they are promoting inflammation in our bodies. To feel optimal, I recommend getting rid of these flours to feel less bloated instantly.
2. Brown Rice Pasta
Why to avoid: Brown rice contains phytic acid, which can interfere with mineral absorption, and can contribute to digestive issues for some people.
3. White Rice Pasta
Why to avoid: Similar to brown rice pasta, white rice pasta will spike your blood sugar very fast so your body absorbs it quickly thereby leaving you hungry and tired. You want things that digest a bit slower (think more fiber) in order to stay fuller longer and lower blood sugar spikes. (Note: i do recommend white rice over brown rice if a dish calls for rice. just go for a walk after the meal.) but there are cleaner pastas out there so white rice is not a necessity to keep pasta in your life.
4. Corn Pasta
Why to avoid: Corn is also a grain, and if allowed people will eat too much of it. I prefer to leave corn to be eaten as a whole food - a side dish. Corn contains lectins and other anti-nutrients, which can cause digestive issues and inflammation in some people.
5. Gluten-Free Pasta (if made with grains like rice, corn, or quinoa)
Why to avoid: Many gluten-free pastas are made from rice flour, corn flour, or quinoa, all of which are grains. The Wake UP! Method avoids all grains, regardless of whether they contain gluten, so gluten-free pasta made from these will make you bloated.
Wake Up! Pasta Alternatives:
If you're craving pasta and want to feel less bloated, there are some great alternatives that are made from non-grain ingredients. These include:
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles): Made by spiralizing zucchini, these noodles are a great low-carb, vegetable-based alternative to traditional pasta.
Sweet Potato Noodles: These are often spiralized or cut into thin strips and can be a great substitute for pasta with a slightly sweeter taste.
Spaghetti Squash: When roasted, the flesh of spaghetti squash separates into noodle-like strands that make an excellent pasta replacement. (a fav!)
Almond Flour Pasta: Cappello’s frozen pastas are made with almond flour and other non-grain ingredients like tapioca flour or coconut flour.
Cassava Pasta: Cassava is a root vegetable and a popular alternative to traditional pasta. It’s often used to create pasta that resembles traditional textures. Jovial brand has brown rice pasta and cassava. Be sure to only get the cassava.
Green Banana Pasta: Soley sells a clean pasta with this one ingredient. It taste amazing
Kelp, Palmini, Miracle Noodle are also options. They are not the cleanest due to citric acid being in there but it will definitely not make you feel bloated so it is better than the pastas to avoid in the list at top.
Kids Fav Pasta: Seggiano (this is organic wheat pasta) but because it is made in Italy…it is slower processed thereby making it easier to digest. Europe has better methods for making both bread and pasta. If you do choose to eat wheat flour, this is your best bet on the market. Kids come to my house all of the time and say MRS JEN. I LOVE THIS PASTA. TELL MY MOM WHERE TO GET IT!! or this one for kids.
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Cleanest Pasta of All Time
Serves 4
1.5 lb. pasture-raised beef, organic ground chicken, lamb or pork
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 pasture-raised egg, beaten
1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley