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A plate of Tortellini in broth.

What is Italian Tortellini? [differences with other stuffed pasta]

ByGuido Pasquariello September 7, 2022January 12, 2024

Are you passionate about Italian food, especially pasta? Then you should absolutely…

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ditalini and stelline pasta

What is Pastina? [many shapes, one single purpose]

ByGuido Pasquariello September 4, 2022March 19, 2025

Pastina is the go-to comfort food for Italians during winter, when feeling…

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That's the right amount of salt for one liter of water and 100 grams of dry pasta.

Italians Use a Specific Type of Salt for Pasta [Right Time to Add It]

ByGuido Pasquariello September 4, 2022November 29, 2023

Italians prefer using coarse sea salt in pasta water because it’s easier…

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Italy’s Take on Mozzarella in Hot Pasta: No Melt, Please

Italy’s Take on Mozzarella in Hot Pasta: No Melt, Please

ByGuido Pasquariello August 26, 2022January 12, 2024

In Italy it is considered rude to use fresh buffalo mozzarella to…

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Fresh pasta and dried pasta.

Fresh Pasta VS Dried Pasta: Real Difference Explained

ByGuido Pasquariello August 18, 2022November 16, 2023

When discussing pasta in Italy, it is crucial to specify the type….

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A bowl of pasta seasoned before being served.

Do Italians add Pasta to Sauce or Sauce to Pasta?

ByGuido Pasquariello August 11, 2022November 15, 2023

In Italy, the sauce is always mixed with the pasta before it’s…

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Dried pasta cooking time.

Which Type of Dry Pasta Cooks Faster? Pasta Leaderboard

ByGuido Pasquariello August 10, 2022December 4, 2023

Angel Hair pasta cooks the fastest in 4-5 minutes, followed by other…

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An electronic scale with spaghetti on it.

How Much Pasta Per Person? [Quantities Charts by Pasta Type]

ByGuido Pasquariello August 9, 2022December 4, 2023

How much pasta do I need to cook per person? It depends…

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A woman grating some cheese on a plate of gnocchi.

Parmesan on Seafood Pasta: Italian Dos and Don’ts

ByGuido Pasquariello August 5, 2022October 26, 2023

If you’re a cheese lover, fret not: Italian cuisine won’t disappoint. There…

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Spaghetti and Bucatini side to side, the hole makes the difference.

Bucatini VS Spaghetti: The Hollow Secret Revealed

ByGuido Pasquariello August 3, 2022March 19, 2025

Bucatini is a special type of long pasta that Italians adore. Although…

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