Pasta itself is low in fat, but not in calories — about 150 per cup, and that doesn’t include any sauce, meat or cheese. Most Americans need to learn how to recognize when they’re full and to stop eating at that point. In America we have such huge portions and people feel it is necessary to clean their plates which is what gets us in trouble. Italian meals can be healthy using fresh ingredients. Sauteing the vegetables in a light virgin oil can also help to reduce some of those calories. And where most people get in trouble is the heavy cream sauces. Look to increase your serving size of the greens and salads and take a smaller portion of that lasgna.
If you are looking for an Italian restaurant in La Jolla then try Trattoriaacqua in beautfiul San Diego. They offer a great selection of Italian food.