The goodness of Amaranth Teff and Quinoa flour
Tasty and nutritious, PASTA NATURA’s pasta with teff, amaranth and quinoa flour is a perfect specialty for those who want to bring a healthy alternative to traditional pasta to the table. The color of the pasta is similar to wholemeal pasta, the taste is savory but not invasive. Thanks to bronze drawing and slow drying at low temperatures, pasta with teff, amaranth and quinoa flour has all the credentials to allow you to create great gourmet dishes.
The nutritional properties of Amaranth Teff and Quinoa flour
PASTA NATURA with amaranth, teff and quinoa flour is a concentrate of healthy energy, gluten-free and without ingredients of animal origin. Suitable for athletes and for all people who seek a balanced supply of proteins and complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index in a good plate of pasta. The protein part is mainly due to amaranth flour, an excellent substitute for animal proteins, while the complex carbohydrates come from teff flour. Essential amino acids, our allies in the fight against cholesterol, are mainly found in quinoa flour. Furthermore, amaranth is rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron. Thanks to teff you will give the body high amounts of fibre, calcium, potassium, thiamine, niacin and vitamin B6. Quinoa is a source of lysine, methionine, fibers and minerals, such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron and zinc. The combination of amaranth, teff and quinoa flours therefore generates a pasta rich in fibres, very digestible, and with a generous supply of minerals.
Suggestions at the table
To enjoy pasta with teff, amaranth and quinoa flour, you can choose any type of sauce: thanks to the bronze drawing, PASTA NATURA binds perfectly to the sauce. For a super concentrated dish of protein and energy, you can accompany it with legumes, especially beans and chickpeas, or with tofu. A delicious version of the dish can be made with a traditional sauce made with black olives and peppers. Season the casarecce with pan-fried turnip tops. In this case you will get a dish with a strong visual impact, a strong taste and a balanced nutritional intake.