Giada de Laurentiis, host of her popular cooking show, Everyday Italian, on the Food Network, is a petite 5′ 3″ and a tiny size 2. Did we mention she’s a new mom to daughter, Jade?
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During a recent interview Giada was asked how she stays so thin (and reveals she eats pasta every day)! Her secret? Simple portion control.
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Giada explains, “I eat a 1 1/2 cup serving of pasta – not a bowlful! At a restaurant I always ask for an appetizer portion.
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People ask, ‘How can you stop after a few bites?’ Because I love those bites. I could eat 10 more. Instead, I look forward to the next time. It’s not like I’ll never have it again.”
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Take a look at Giada’s newest cookbook, Giada At Home, that’s full of recipes she shares from Italy and California. Lots of color photo illustrations and easy directions make this cookbook two thumbs up!
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Try this Giada inspired recipe with fresh healthy ingredients full of bright colors and flavors. We swap out high carb pasta for 0 carb Skinny Dip Noodles and save loads of carbs and calories:
Angel Hair with Shrimp & Spinach
Serves 4
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 bag Skinny Dip Noodles, any shape
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups baby spinach or basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, white & green sliced separately
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
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Rinse Skinny Dip Noodles under running water for 2 minutes. Add to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Drain in a colander.
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Tear arugula or spinach into bite size pieces. Slice green onions thin diagonally, keeping green and white parts separate.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add white part of green onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Increase heat to medium high and simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes. Add shrimp and cook while stirring until they turn pink, about 2 minutes.
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Add noodles, green part of green onion and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine with shrimp. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl, serve to friends & family and enjoy!
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Nutritional Info:
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Calories: 179
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Fat: 8 grams
