According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, 55 percent of respondents from the U.S. say they eat pasta regularly. But that’s nothing compared to the European home of pasta, Italy, 81 percent of which regularly have pasta on their daily menu.
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The food staple is almost equally as popular in France, where 78 percent of respondents count it as a regular fixture on their shopping list.
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As this infographic shows, countries where rice is traditionally the basis of a large proportion of meals such as China, India and South Korea have a much smaller gap to fill in their diets with something like pasta.
In India, 30 percent of respondents said they regularly eat pasta, while in China this figure goes down to just 16 percent. Tradition aside, another reason for not eating most varieties of pasta can be a gluten allergy.
In Italy, 5 percent of respondents said they have a gluten-free diet. In China and India this figure was 11 and 17 percent, respectively.
This article originally appeared on Statista.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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Easy, clean-eating pasta recipes for people who don’t have time to cook
A good pasta dinner is one of those comfort meals we all need from time to time. Nothing satisfies quite the way a good bowl of pasta does. If you’re in the mood for a nice, big, family-friendly, pasta dinner that’s both healthy and easy to make, this collection of pasta recipes should definitely satisfy!
Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty, filling, one-pot meal or a light pasta side dish, this collection of healthy pasta dinner recipes is sure to please.
Try a delicious Vegetable Pasta Salad with Italian dressing, Lasagna Soup, Chickpea Orzo Salad, Baked Ziti, or a fabulous Artichoke Heart Chicken Pasta for a hearty dinner.
Need something on the lighter side? Try Olive Pasta, Easy Macaroni Salad, Garlicky Broccolini Pasta, or an Alfredo sauce.
Pair these with a green salad and some crusty garlic bread, and you’ve got an easy, complete meal the whole family will love!
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Orzo is delicious stuff. While often mistaken for a grain, this pasta is a wonderful way to make a fun salad. Like most pastas, you can find it made with either white, processed flour or whole grain flour. So look for the box of whole grain orzo.
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Pasta salad is easy to throw together, even last minute. The only part that requires cooking here is cooking the pasta. This recipe assumes you’ve already done that. But I will give you this hint. Salt your pasta water with at least 1 tbsp. salt. It gives your pasta wonderful flavor.
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My mom made this dish for me recently and I all but died and went to heaven. Even my son couldn’t stop eating it. It has simple flavors that meld beautifully in one, tasty dish. It’s also one of the quickest and simplest pasta dishes I’ve ever made. It’s definitely a great meal for anyone who is short on time for making dinner.
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This delicious lasagna soup recipe is warm, comforting and very filling. It can be made gluten free with gluten-free pasta (and other ingredients), and you can easily substitute beef for turkey if that’s your preference.
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This baked ziti recipe is a quick and easy casserole you can put together last minute and the whole family will love it!. It’s a no-fail crowd pleaser regardless of whom I’m serving.
It’s a very versatile dish. Add veggies, different meats, even change up the spices if you like. You can, of course, also use other cheese as well. I’ve made this with mozzarella several times and it’s delicious. But I try not to get carried away with the cheese as often as I’d like, so I stick with the parmesan the majority of the time. Either way, it’s pretty darn tasty and doesn’t take too long to assemble either!
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I thought I’d try my hand at making a more traditional macaroni salad since my previous attempts tended to definitely NOT be traditional. I know most people really value their macaroni salad and want it to taste like macaroni salad is supposed to taste. Not to mention, you guys want it to be good enough to share with friends and not have anybody be the wiser that you are serving something clean!
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These easy bake meatballs are prepped in minutes and pair well with any type of pasta you prefer!
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This Simple Spaghetti Sauce will save the day, or at least dinner when you run out of your favorite spaghetti sauce.
I’m working hard to get Mini Chef in the kitchen with me as much as possible lately. I want to inspire him and teach him confidence in the kitchen while he’s at an age where he’s interested in it. This sauce is a simple one. It uses basic herbs and spices and comes together very quickly. It’s a wonderful, quick and easy pasta sauce for kids and adults alike to through together on a busy weekday evening.
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This chili mac recipe is a great family meal. One the whole family will love without any complaints. Can’t go wrong with this one!
Chili mac is not a dish I grew up with. In fact, it’s not a dish I had ever experienced before this. I was kind of shooting in the dark on this one, but I have to say, I think my aim was pretty good.
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This easy crock pot chicken cacciatore recipe is delicious and family friendly. It’s perfect over rice or pasta!
Let dinner cook itself tonight. My favorite way to eat this is over some pasta. This is an Italian dish, so pasta is a perfect pairing. However, rice is equally good.
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Few foods make a delicious, filling dinner the way pasta does. Served hot or cold, pasta is a great addition to the dinner table. And if you have any vegans or vegetarians in the house, this is a perfectly versatile dish for them as well as meat eaters.
Serve as is for vegans and vegetarians, and mix in some cooked, chopped chicken for meat eaters. It’s a great way to make everyone happy!
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This artichoke chicken pasta is a deliciously different option for dinner tonight!
Artichoke hearts are something I personally love. Mini Chef doesn’t care for them, but for me, they are a delicious treat from time to time.
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This homemade lasagna recipe is absolute comfort food in a casserole dish.
At some point, we all need some comfort food. Like it or not, food can feel reassuring and relaxing when life goes sideways. If life is throwing you a curveball right now, a good, cheesy, homemade lasagna can be just the thing to help out in that department.
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Wondering how to make homemade pasta? This super simple recipe shows you two ways to make it!
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This clean eating garlic asparagus penne pasta makes a wonderful, 30 minute meal for busy weeknights!
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This roasted red pepper pesto is a delicious condiment, dipping sauce or pasta sauce that cooks up fast and easy!
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This baked chicken marinara is quick, simple and super quick to put together. Perfect for a busy weeknight or last minute lunch!
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This chicken carbonara recipe is simply to die for. I can’t get enough!
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Your favorite pasta dish gets a deliciously healthy makeover with this clean eating shrimp scampi recipe!
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This vegetarian lasagna recipe is a delicious alternative to meat-based lasagnas!
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Yes!!! I finally did it! I created a delicious, healthy alfredo sauce recipe!!!
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This ground turkey spaghetti is the perfect, quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights!
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