Grains & noodles · Dried

Pasta

Also called dried pasta, pasta secca

Dried durum-wheat pasta in any shape; the everyday base for Italian sauces, bakes and salads.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodDried wheat noodles

    Thinner and often springier; fine with simple sauces.

  • T2 · GoodGnocchi

    Potato dumplings; softer, but take most pasta sauces well.

  • T3 · In a pinchEgg noodles

    Springy and eggy; odd with Italian sauces.

  • T3 · In a pinchRice noodles

    Gluten-free but softer and slippery; doesn't hold sauce well.

  • T3 · In a pinchTortellini

    Filled pasta; richer, so lighten the sauce.

Cook with Pasta

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