Pasta, Grain product | Vegetarian

Tubetti

Triticum aestivum (pasta) Allergens: Gluten
Tubetti

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Tubetti ?

A small, short, tubular pasta, often smooth, frequently used in soups, stews, and pasta salads, valued for its ability to hold broth and sauces.

"The comforting tiny tube that makes big waves in soup."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Tubetti ?

Neutral, starchy, subtle wheat flavor.

Taste
Mild, starchy, neutral
Texture
Firm to tender (depending on cook time), chewy
Aroma
Faint wheat, neutral
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Average Cooking Time

7-10 minutes

Ideal Dish Use

Minestrone, Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta Type

Durum Wheat Semolina

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 56 g (1/2 cup dry)
Calories357 kcal
Total Fat1.5 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein12.5 g
Total Carbohydrate75 g
Dietary Fiber3.6 g
Total Sugars2.5 g
Calcium18 mg
Iron3.6 mg
Potassium180 mg

Le secret du chef

For pasta in soup, cook tubetti separately to al dente, then add to the soup at the very end to prevent it from getting mushy and absorbing too much broth.

Substituts & Proportions pour Tubetti

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Tubetti est Ditalini, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Very similar small tube shape and size, excellent for soups and stews.

Substituts pour Tubetti avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Ditalini Meilleur 1:1 Very similar small tube shape and size, excellent for soups and stews.
Elbow Macaroni 1:1 Curved tube shape, slightly larger, works well in most applications where tubetti is used.
Orzo 1:1 Rice-shaped pasta, suitable for soups and salads, but a different mouthfeel.
Pastina (Stelline) 1:1 Very tiny pasta, good for thin soups, but smaller and different shape.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Tubetti

  1. Look for firm, unbroken pasta.
  2. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Tubetti ?

  • Minestrone
  • pasta e fagioli
  • creamy vegetable soups
  • light tomato sauces
  • legumes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Tubetti ?

Neutral, starchy, subtle wheat flavor. Faint wheat, neutral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Tubetti ?

Le meilleur substitut est Ditalini (1:1). Very similar small tube shape and size, excellent for soups and stews.

Comment choisir et conserver le Tubetti ?

Look for firm, unbroken pasta. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Tubetti

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