Each serving delivers 25 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, making it a weeknight win. Ready to build your own better-for-you pasta bowl? Here's how to get started: Whether you love long strands ...

You can actually put plain, cooked pasta in a bird feeder to help garden birds in summer, or at any other time of year, as a nutritious treat.

But, she continues, a bowl of plain pasta is nothing spectacular on its own, either: What makes it shine are the toppings: Add meat, cheese, and a sauce to anything, and you've got a tasty dinner.