Tips for eating pasta with Crohn's and colitis

Many people with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or microscopic colitis report having symptoms after eating pasta. This could be due to the acidity of the sauce, the fat content or type of protein, the type of pasta used, or some of the ingredients added to the dish.Trigger foods are very personalized, so not all of the tips in this article may be applicable to you. If you do experience symptoms after eating certain pasta dishes, here are a few tips to try to make your meals more tolerable and enjoyable.Know your options for dealing with trigger foods in pasta recipes1. Have less red sauceIf red sauce causes acid reflux, try having less of it rather than eliminating it all together. That way you still get the satisfaction and taste while it’s less likely to cause symptoms.2. Swap out the red sauce completelyTry an alternative pasta sauce idea like a pumpkin-based sauce or use garlic and olive oil to dress your pasta (recipe ideas down below).3. Swap out the meatSometimes meat with...