It’s hard to find someone that does not like pasta. However, those who are on any type of low carb type of eating plan will learn they have to avoid white pasta in most dishes. That does not mean they can not have it, it simply means they have to find a different type to have. White pasta is full of high impacts carbs. That means it will cause spikes in blood sugar levels, which is what you try to avoid when eating low carb. Finding whole grain pasta is hard, and sometimes impossible. If you really want some, you may have to find a pasta machine so you can make it on your own.
Most think of pasta as something that is hard and must be put into boiling water to be revived. When you have a pasta machine, it works a bit differently. You can leave the pasta out to dry a bit, but you would store your fresh pasta in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and you only have to boil it for about 2-5 minutes in order to use it with your meal. It can be a bit complicated using a pasta machine to make your own, but those who do say the fresh taste of the pasta is worth it.
If you want to use a pasta machine to make your own whole grain pasta, you have to find the right flour. There are some flours that say whole grain that are actually not what you think. They may have whole grains, or have been made with them, but they have been altered. You don’t want anything that says it has been ‘enriched.’ That means the good stuff has been taken out, and then put back artificially. You don’t get the same nutritional punch when that is done, and the flour is no longer natural.
Instead, find flour that is truly ground from whole grains and then not touched in any other manner. This type of flour should have instructions on how to make the dough to put through your pasta machine. If not, you can easily find instructions online for making whole grain pasta, and what to expect when making it. If you have problems, you might call the manufacturer of your pasta machine or see if they have a web site. Making pasta is a bit tricky, so they usually have people available that can help you decide what is going wrong and what you can do to fix the problem.