7 Unhealthy Pasta Dishes To Avoid

Fettuccine Alfredo (Italian pronunciation: [fettut’tʃiːne alˈfreːdo]) or fettuccine al burro (“fettuccine with butter”) is an Italian pasta dish of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese (Italian: pasta al burro e parmigiano).

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1. Spaghetti Bolognese with Meatballs. “Bolognese” usually denotes meat sauce, but a few more meatballs added in can really start to ratchet up the calories, saturated fat, and sodium.
2. Lasagna.
3. Ravioli.
4. Pasta Alfredo.
5. Seafood Linguine.
6. Pesto Pasta.
7. Pasta Primavera.

The Unhealthiest Pasta Dishes in America

• Olive Garden: Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara.
• Carraba’s Italian Grill: Rigatoni Campagnolo with Gluten-Free Pasta.
• UNO Pizzeria & Grill: Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese.
• Macaroni Grill: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken.
• Olive Garden: Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken.

There’s no need to ditch the spaghetti for a healthy diet While some people may try to steer clear from eating too many carbs when attempting to lose weight, a new study has revealed that eating pasta as part of a healthy diet could actually help you shed a few extra pounds if needs be.

The answer: Yes! Of course you can eat pasta and lose weight, provided of course, you keep your portion size in check and it’s not stuffed with meat or smothered with cheese or Alfredo sauce. By itself, pasta is a nutritious food.

When eaten in moderation, pasta can be part of a healthy diet. Whole-grain pasta may be a better choice for many, as it is lower in calories and carbs but higher in fiber and nutrients.