Taste Test Tuesday: 100% Whole Wheat Four Cheese Ravioli
I cruise by the fresh pasta section of my supermarket on most trips and I usually take a quick glance to see if there is anything new. This time I noticed that whole-wheat pasta has hit the ravioli market! Buitoni Foods is one of the first companies to use whole durum wheat flour to make the pasta for one of their raviolis.
What this means is that a serving of the ravioli (1 1/4 cups) provides a whopping 5 grams of fiber! This ravioli is a bit higher in fat and saturated fat than I expected so I recommend serving it with a lower fat sauce like marinara or a low fat cream sauce. Each serving contains:
320 calories
10 grams fat (28% calories from fat)
6 grams saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
690 mg sodium
42 grams carbohydrate
5 grams fiber
16 grams protein
The saturated fat seems to be coming mainly from the 4 types of cheese in the "four cheese ravioli". You can help make one serving of the ravioli (1 1/4 cups) enough for your meal by adding lots of vegetables into the mix!
How does it taste? The ravioli is really flavorful and it is barely noticeable that the pasta is made from whole wheat. My family didn't even notice. This product offers yet another way to add a serving of whole grain into your day.
~~Elaine
Related Topics: A Healthier Bowl of Pasta, Taste Test Tuesday: Whole Wheat Pasta
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What this means is that a serving of the ravioli (1 1/4 cups) provides a whopping 5 grams of fiber! This ravioli is a bit higher in fat and saturated fat than I expected so I recommend serving it with a lower fat sauce like marinara or a low fat cream sauce. Each serving contains:
320 calories
10 grams fat (28% calories from fat)
6 grams saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
690 mg sodium
42 grams carbohydrate
5 grams fiber
16 grams protein
The saturated fat seems to be coming mainly from the 4 types of cheese in the "four cheese ravioli". You can help make one serving of the ravioli (1 1/4 cups) enough for your meal by adding lots of vegetables into the mix!
How does it taste? The ravioli is really flavorful and it is barely noticeable that the pasta is made from whole wheat. My family didn't even notice. This product offers yet another way to add a serving of whole grain into your day.
~~Elaine
Related Topics: A Healthier Bowl of Pasta, Taste Test Tuesday: Whole Wheat Pasta
Technorati Tags: wholewheatpasta, pasta, ravioli, wholegrains
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