Pasta, no matter what type is high carb.
I tend not to eat anything over 8-10% Total carbohydrate
I would suggest the morning highs are liver dumps,
Depending on your situation, mainly weight, you may well be tapping into your bodies reserves.
Going low carb is a good start, if that's what you want to do, and it is not an instant fix.
Took me three months to beat my BG's into shape.
Welcome and good luck.
Edit: completely missed your ID, which I know very little about, so probably best to ignore my words above and wait for those that know
Sorry