Pasta tossed with seared chicken, tangy Gorgonzola, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, finished with fresh basil and prosciutto for salty depth.
Pasta With Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts has a high glycemic load of 40.5 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are medium shell pasta, dry (GL 39.8), sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained (GL 0.4), garlic cloves, raw (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.