Simple Pasta Marinara
BudgetBudget Carbs

Pasta Marinara: Carb Loading for $1.00

Classic pasta that costs nearly nothing while delivering quality carbs.

5m

Prep

15m

Cook

420

Calories

75g

Net Carbs

14g

Protein

14g

Protein

75g

Carbs

6g

Fat

5g

Fiber

4.5

Heumin Satiety Score

SCR = (Protein + Fiber) / Calories × 100

Pasta costs $0.10 per 100g - the cheapest quality carb source available.

8Ingredients

Servings: 2

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil (if available)

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Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

2

Meanwhile, sauté garlic in olive oil.

3

Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning.

4

Simmer 10 minutes.

5

Toss with drained pasta.

6

Season with salt and pepper.

7

Top with parmesan and basil.

Why AI Chose These Ingredients

Pasta has a lower glycemic index than bread due to its compact structure. Al dente pasta has even lower GI than fully cooked.

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