Pasta | Vegetarian

Ribbon

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat|Eggs
Ribbon

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

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Definition

A broad, flat pasta, like fettuccine or tagliatelle, commonly made from durum wheat and eggs, used in various sauces.

Sensory Profile

TasteNeutral, Starchy
TextureFirm, Smooth, Al dente
AromaMild, Starchy
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 80 g
Calories160 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Protein6 g
Total Carbohydrate30 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium60 mg

Chef’s Secret

Always reserve some pasta cooking water; its starch helps emulsify sauces and makes them cling better to the pasta.

Substitutions

Best Match

Fettuccine

1:1

Most direct substitute for shape, texture, and sauce-holding.

Tagliatelle

1:1

Very similar to fettuccine, often slightly wider.

Linguine

1:1

Thinner, but still flat; good for lighter sauces.

Pappardelle

1:1

Wider and often thicker; excellent for robust sauces.

Buying Guide

Look for pasta made from 100% durum wheat semolina for best texture. Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried.

Flavor Pairings

Alfredo Sauce Bolognese Carbonara Mushroom Sauces Seafood Sauces

Recipes Using Ribbon

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Baby Pacifiers Shower Favors

Create these cute and edible baby pacifier shower favors! Perfect for a baby shower, these sweet treats are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with guests. These fun DIY pacifiers are a unique and memorable party favor your guests will love.

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