If you stroll through the pasta aisle at the grocery store, you’ll notice there are a TON of different types. Are there big differences between the types of pasta, or are they all similar besides their shape? Most types of pasta are basically all the same (made from semolina, a type of flour) except for the shapes they are formed into! What are the different pasta shapes - and why do they matter? We’ll explain! What [...]
Is Couscous a Pasta?
Couscous is a dish that originated in Africa, but it’s become popular around the world. There has been a bit of a debate about what couscous is - is it a type of grain like rice, or is it pasta? It doesn’t look like it, but couscous technically is a type of pasta! It’s made of small balls of semolina, the same type of flour used to make most types of pasta. We’ll explain more about what couscous is, how it’s made, and [...]
What is Semolina Exactly?
What do most types of pasta have in common? They are usually made from durum wheat semolina, a type of flour! But what does the ‘semolina’ part mean? Semolina is a term for coarsely ground durum wheat and is the type of flour used to make most types of pasta, as well as other foods like semolina cake and couscous. We’ll explain why semolina is so popular for making pasta and answer some of your burning questions [...]
Are Egg Noodles Gluten-Free?
Egg noodles are one of the best types of pasta for making hearty soups and comforting casseroles. They contain eggs (not surprising given the name!), but are they also gluten-free? Egg noodles are NOT gluten-free because they contain wheat flour, which has gluten. We’ll explain more about what egg noodles are, what they’re used for, gluten-free alternatives, and more! What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in [...]
Is Risotto a Pasta?
Risotto is often mistaken as a type of pasta, but is it REALLY pasta or something else entirely? Risotto is an Italian dish, which is why it’s often grouped with pasta. However, risotto is NOT pasta because it’s made from rice, a different type of grain than pasta (pasta is made from wheat). We’ll explain what risotto is and answer a lot of common questions in this article! What is risotto? Risotto is an [...]
15 Pasta Shapes Kids Will LOVE!
If you’re the parent, you’ve probably dealt with a picky eater at some point in your life. Kids can be hard to please in terms of what you offer them for a meal, but pasta tends to be one of the tried-and-true favorites. If you want to mix it up and branch away from macaroni (even though we have it on our list), we have just what you’re looking for with 17 pasta shapes kids will love, which include: We’ll explain what [...]
