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Italian Pasta

Triticum durum (durum wheat) Allergens: Wheat, Gluten
Italian Pasta

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Durum wheat semolina

¿Qué es Italian Pasta?

A staple food made from durum wheat semolina and water, formed into various shapes, then dried and cooked by boiling.

¿A qué sabe Italian Pasta?

Italian Pasta tiene un sabor neutral, mildly starchy con aromas mild, grainy.

Taste
Neutral, Mildly Starchy
Texture
Firm, Chewy (al dente), Smooth
Aroma
Mild, Grainy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 80g (dry)
Calories350 kcal
Total Fat1.5g
Saturated Fat0.3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein13g
Total Carbohydrate70g
Dietary Fiber3.5g
Total Sugars3g
Calcium20mg
Iron2mg
Potassium190mg

El Secreto del Chef

Always cook pasta in generously salted boiling water until al dente, and reserve some pasta water to emulsify and thicken your sauce.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Italian Pasta

El mejor sustituto para Italian Pasta es Gluten-Free Pasta (e.g., rice, corn, lentil), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Best for gluten-free diets; texture can vary but generally a good match.

Sustitutos para Italian Pasta con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Gluten-Free Pasta (e.g., rice, corn, lentil) Mejor 1:1 Best for gluten-free diets; texture can vary but generally a good match.
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) 1:1 (volume) Low-carb, vegetable-based alternative; provides freshness but different texture.
Quinoa 1:1 (cooked volume) Gluten-free grain, different texture but good for absorbing sauces.
Egg Noodles 1:1 Similar texture but typically richer due to egg content, common in Asian and European cuisines.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Italian Pasta

  1. Choose bronze-die extruded pasta for a rougher texture that holds sauce better.
  2. Check for 100% durum wheat semolina.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Italian Pasta?

  • Tomato sauce
  • pesto
  • ragu
  • seafood
  • vegetables
  • cheese
  • olive oil.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Italian Pasta?

Neutral, Mildly Starchy Mild, Grainy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Italian Pasta?

El mejor sustituto es Gluten-Free Pasta (e.g., rice, corn, lentil) (1:1). Best for gluten-free diets; texture can vary but generally a good match.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Italian Pasta?

Choose bronze-die extruded pasta for a rougher texture that holds sauce better. Check for 100% durum wheat semolina.

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