Welcome to the National Pasta Association

For generations, pasta has been a part of family traditions from weeknight meals to holiday feasts. From lasagna to light linguine dishes the recipe possibilities are endless. Make pasta tonight and create a family tradition that will last for years to come.

Busy families continue to search for foods that are healthy, satisfying and economical - and they do not need to look further than the pasta aisle. As a virtually fat free and salt free food, pasta is a healthy meal option for consumers. Also, as a food that is low on the Glycemic Index (GI) - low GI foods are digested more slowly - pasta naturally satisfies hunger longer without spiking blood sugar levels.

In response to the new Food Pyramid launched in 2005, consumers are looking for ways to add more whole grains and other nutrients to their diets. With the introduction of nutritionally enhanced pasta varieties such as whole wheat, whole grain, pasta with omega-3 and high fiber pasta, there are now more options than ever for consumers to enjoy healthy and economical meals the whole family will love.

Latest News

Pizza, pasta fuel swimmer Phelps's phenomenal run (8/11/2008)
Amid his masterful performances at the Water Cube, Michael Phelps's days are a blur of massage and ice baths, sleeping and eating - lots of eating. "I have been eating a lot of pasta and pizza, a lot of carbs," said Phelps, who claimed his third gold medal in three days on Tuesday and his third world record. He is vying for an historic eight - which would surpass the 36-year-old record of US swimmer Mark Spitz of seven golds at one Games. To get there, Phelps must swim 17 times over the nine days of competition, and get enough rest and calories to keep the campaign alive. more.

Pasta perfect - Hot, cold, meatless or barbecued; pasta is as economical and easy as it is delicious (7/28/2008)
Time for a little cooking pop quiz: Let's say you're arriving home a little late after a long day at work and the family is clamoring for dinner. Or, maybe you lost track of time while tending your garden and didn't realize it was dinner time until your stomach started rumbling. Where do you turn? more.