Think of Pasta As Croutons, Not the Main Course
A large bowl of pasta can be a good meal, but it’s a calorie bomb. Instead of making pasta the center of your meal, focus on another meal.
Cooking blog The Kitchn explains that if you think of pasta as croutons, you are less likely to make it your main dish.
Sprinkling croutons to improve texture can liven up a salad and make it special, and the same can be said for pasta when it comes to dishes that are mostly vegetables and lean protein.
Just like croutons, pasta can be added to salad or soup. You will balance it with the rest of your meal without feeling left out.