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Nutrition information for 1/2 cup cooked whole grain pasta

You get a boost of protein and fiber with chickpea pasta. Filled with fresh veggies, this hearty and flavorful dish is an easy spring or summer meal.

Who wants to eat an ordinary pasta salad? This colorful pasta salad recipe pairs colorful vegetables with pasta and is a perfect addition to any kidney diet.

Craving a comforting bowl of pasta? Try making this diabetes-friendly creamy basil chicken pasta to take it up a notch! The homemade sauce made of fresh herbs adds a burst of flavor that’ll make this a family favorite recipe.

Warm up at lunch or dinner with this flavorful soup. It includes whole grains, lean protein and even some vegetables.

This delicious dish uses a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. Chickpea pasta is higher in fiber and protein than regular pasta, making it better for blood glucose management. It's also grain- and gluten-free. Here we use roasted broccoli and zucchini, but you could sub in any seasonal nonstarchy vegetable, or use frozen vegetables.

The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.

Serve up this unique pasta dish with some lightly dressed greens. It also makes a great lunch that you can bring to the office.

You could try this tuna salad without the pasta and serve it on a bed of lettuce or on top of a hearty salad. This quick and budget-friendly meal makes a healthy lunch or dinner.

While spaghetti squash is hardly a grain, its tender strands do resemble golden noodles. Doling it out like pasta allows its naturally sweet taste to shine through. An added bonus: it’s gluten-free!