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How many types of short pasta are there?
It’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the many types of short pasta. There are three main types. Tubular Shaped Stuffed Tubular Tubular pasta can be tiny to jumbo sized. It can also be smooth or ridged and straight … Continue reading
What makes a great gift for your Italian food loving friends?
Ciao! It’s not too soon to think of Christmas giving, and there are always occasions to give someone a very special Italian themed gift. Such as birthdays, anniversaries or any other special reason. Everyone loves food, especially Italians. There are … Continue reading
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
How many kinds of pasta are there? There are certainly more types of individual pastas than you or I could name. Some of them are familiar and some I have never heard of. They can be divided into the following … Continue reading
Five Tips For Cooking Pasta
I did not grow up cooking Italian food, but I did grow up eating it. Although there is a big difference, I did not realize the difference until I was older and needed to start cooking proper meals for my … Continue reading
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A Simple Pasta Dinner That is Healthy
With summer quickly approaching, it is no wonder I’ve been craving more fresh vegetables. I’ve got my green thumb in full force this year, with my own little garden. Of course my veggies haven’t matured yet but it is just … Continue reading
What is Durum Wheat?
Durum is a type of wheat that is used in many pastas. The endosperm is yellow, which is why pasta has that yellowish color. Have you heard of semolina? Semolina comes from durum wheat. It is actually the endosperm all … Continue reading
How Well Do You Know Your Pasta?
I’ve never yet met a person who didn’t like pasta. It should be no surprise since most people favor Italian food over any international cuisine. Beyond spaghetti, what do you know about pasta? We know a few things off the … Continue reading