Italian cuisine is undeniably very popular in North America and what I like about it the most is the fact that is very easy to make it vegan.   Lots of the Italian dishes are originally vegan anyway, especially the wide variety of delicious tomato sauces. So when you decide to prepare a vegan Italian meal, you can be sure that your family will be fully satisfied.

In this case I have chosen the Spelt Casarecce pasta not only because it is highly nutritious, but also because the shape gives quite a presentation to this simple dish. It truly has the look of a gourmet meal of an expensive Italian restaurant.  In addition to that, this pasta in combination with the savour tomato sauce is truly a treat that will make your day. 

At last, the nutritional benefits from this meal are also quite substantial, which you may find out from this article written by Dr. Greger. To find out more about Spelt please look into my Rosee Bellissimo recipe where I have included nutritional benefits of this wonderful ancient grain.

We get more lycopene (a potential heart disease and cancer fighting red pigment) per gram from cooked tomatoes compared toraw. It may also be important to add a little bit of fat to your meal when eating foods such as tomatoes to maximize the body’s absorption of fat-soluble phytonutrients. Supplements are not an effective source of these phytonutrients. Surprisingly, tomato juice actually has twice the antioxidant power of regularly consuming tomatoes and may have an anti-inflammatory effect, which may help athletes recover after exercise and reduce asthma. Tomato juice concentrate is also the highest source of potassium, which may help prevent the risk of stroke. Eating vegetables (including tomatoes) with every meal decreases the level of oxidation. One can make family dinners healthier by turning tomatoes and other vegetables into a paste and adding it into a child’s favorite foods. Read more