Due to a general allegiance to meals that are somewhat "healthy-ish" but don't require more than 15 minutes of prep time, I've been a whole wheat pasta-eater ... looking for low glycemic options ...
The current popularity of the low-carb keto diet ... and white pasta. Complex carbohydrates: These are your whole grains (whole-wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal), pulses, and starchy vegetables.