Whole Wheat Pasta al Pomodoro

Whole wheat pasta in a simple San Marzano tomato and basil sauce.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 71g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~48 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast, and 11g of fiber per serving adds the same slowing effect.

• 12 oz whole wheat pasta
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Simmer the crushed tomatoes with garlic and olive oil for 20 minutes.
3. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and fresh basil.
4. Top with grated parmesan before serving.