Pasta Isn't Fattening, Italian Study Finds

POZZILLI, Italy (CBS) – Here's some excellent news for pasta lovers.

A new study done by Italian researchers concludes that pasta can be good for your diet.

A statement from the experts at Neuromed, titled "pasta is not fattening, quite the opposite," says that "pasta consumption is actually associated with a reduced likelihood of both general and abdominal obesity."

Researchers analyzed more than 23,000 people and found those who followed the Mediterranean diet, which includes eating pasta, did not gain weight.

Including pasta as part of your diet can help contribute to a healthy body mass index and waist size, according to the study.