What can I order at an Italian restaurant that will not be full of fat and calories?
Cappellini pomodoro is a mixture of spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. As long as you don’t eat a huge amount of it, it’s fairly low in fat. You can ask them to go easy on the olive oil, if you’re really worried. Pasta puttanesca is another good choice; it’s mostly tomatoes and olives. Basically, any pasta with tomato sauce will be high in carbs but not too fatty. Meat sauces add some fat but they’re also a good way to add protein. You should also look into the meat dishes. Look for a dish made with chicken and vegetables without sausage or other fatty meats, and which doesn’t involve frying or cream sauces. Chicken cacciatore is one good example. Portion control is the real key. Even fetuccini alfredo won’t have too many calories if you only eat part of it. Be prepared to bring home some of whatever you order. That’s a good policy nearly every time you go to a restaurant. Remember, they serve portions designed to make everybody happy and send nobody home hungry. The act
