Pasta | Vegan Vegetarian

Campanelle Pasta

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat
Campanelle Pasta

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A short, bell-shaped pasta with ruffled edges and a hollow center, designed to capture sauces effectively.

Sensory Profile

TasteNeutral, Starchy, Mildly Sweet
TextureChewy, Firm (al dente), Holds sauce well
AromaMild, Grainy
AcidityNeutral

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 56g (2 oz dry)
Calories370 kcal
Total Fat1.5 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein13 g
Total Carbohydrate75 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars2.5 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium200 mg

Chef’s Secret

Always cook campanelle al dente, and finish cooking directly in your sauce for a minute or two; the pasta will absorb flavor and the sauce will thicken beautifully.

Substitutions

Best Match

Cavatappi

1:1

Similar in shape (corkscrew) and ability to trap sauce, good texture.

Conchiglie (Shells)

1:1

Also designed to scoop up sauce, good for chunky ingredients.

Fusilli

1:1

Spiral shape effectively holds lighter sauces and pesto.

Macaroni (Elbow)

1:1

Simpler shape, but common and can work for baked dishes or cheese sauces.

Buying Guide

Look for pasta made from 100% durum wheat semolina for best texture and flavor.

Flavor Pairings

Creamy sauces chunky vegetable sauces pesto baked pasta dishes pasta salads.