Pasta's gotten a bit of a bad rap in today's keto and low-carb craze. The problem? It's carb-heavy — about 43 grams per cup — and it doesn't exactly fit into diets that cap daily carbs at 50 grams. And yes, loading up on carbs and sugars from processed foods all day can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. But pasta can absolutely be part of a healthy life, even if your idea of exercise is walking from the couch to the fridge. Of course, it's best to avoid sweeter sauces, but plenty of pasta dishes are packed with nutrients. Take Barack Obama's "lucky pasta," for instance.

On "The Sporkful" podcast, Sam Kass, who once served as Barack Obama's chef, revealed that the former POTUS enjoyed pesto pasta with chicken, spinach, and parmesan right before his second debate ag

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