“Think of Pasta Like a Crouton, Not a Main Dish”

A big bowl of pasta might be a satisfying meal, but it’s a calorie bomb.

Instead of making pasta the focus of a dish, make it an accent to another meal.

Just like croutons, you’re free to put pasta in a salad or soup.

You’ll balance it with the rest of the meal without feeling deprived.

Why I Think of Pasta as a Crouton, Not a Main Dish| The Kitchn