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Pasta, Italian pasta

Pasta is the absolute foundation of Italian cuisine and a symbol of Italy worldwide. There are over 300 different pasta shapes, each with a specific purpose, some for light sauces, others for thick ragù.

We distinguish between pasta secca (dried pasta from durum wheat) and pasta fresca (fresh egg pasta). The north prefers egg pasta, while the south favours dried pasta with tomatoes and olive oil.

Pasta, Italian pasta
  • There are over 300 different shapes of Italian pasta
  • Pasta secca (dried) and pasta fresca (fresh) are the two main categories
  • Each pasta shape is designed for a specific type of sauce
  • Northern Italy prefers egg pasta while the south favours dried durum wheat pasta
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Pasta recipes

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Spicy35min0
Traditional Roman Spaghetti Carbonara

Traditional Roman Spaghetti Carbonara

National20min0
Malloreddus with Sardines

Malloreddus with Sardines

Dinner50min1
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