Pasta Trends
Special to Road Trips for Foodies
By the National Pasta Association
There’s no question that pasta is one of America’s favorite foods. With its affordability, quick cooking time and delicious taste, pasta continues to be a family favorite meal. But which pasta dishes are America’s favorites?
According to the National Pasta Association, which hosts PastaFits.org, an online destination for healthy pasta recipes and nutrition information, the top pasta trends and recipes for 2017 include pasta dishes with protein, pasta salads, and new twists on classic favorites.
Top pasta trends:
*Chicken and pasta recipes
*Salmon and pasta recipes
*20-minute recipes
*Classic dishes (fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, etc.)
*Pasta salads
Most popular shapes:
*Spaghetti
*Penne
*Fettuccine
*Linguine
*Lasagna
*Ziti
Top Recipes:
1. Leftover Spaghetti and Eggs
3. Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta and Chicken (pictured)
4. Penne with Salmon in Mustard Dill Sauce
(Photo courtesy of National Pasta Association)