October is National Pasta Month! Ahhh, yum. As the weather gets colder, it only makes sense to snuggle up with some good old fashioned, starchy comfort food. And when it comes to comfort food, pasta is the epitome. Did you know that dry pasta comes in over 50 different shapes and sizes? It’s good for you too; according to the National Pasta Association, fortified pasta is low sodium and full of B vitamins, iron, and folic acid. You can eat your pasta white, wheat, gluten free – the possibilities are endless. And, of course, you can do infinite things with sauces and gravies. Use this month to experiment with different herbs, spices and cheeses.
Best of all? Pasta is cheap; throw some together with a salad and garlic bread and you’ve got some great frugal fare. (Check out EatingWell.com’s Cheap Pasta Recipes for more concrete inspiration.)
Want to go out to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods? Look no further than the Discover Screen of your SnipSnap app. Every day, users are snipping great new pasta promos to restaurants like Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill, and Buca di Beppo. Here are 5 meal deals you should use this month. (Hurry! Some expire in the next few days!)
- $10 off $20 at Buca di Beppo (expires 10/28)
- $4 off Two Dinner Entrees at Olive Garden (expires 12/2)
- One Free Kid’s Meal with Purchase of Adult Dinner Entree at Olive Garden (expires 12/31)
- $7 off Any Entree at Macaroni Grill (expires 10/6)
- Free Appetizer at Olive Garden (expires 10/7)
