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I am not a fan of hers generally, but the Giada spaghetti at Target is really good - for the first time I have a preferred brand - prior to that my preferred was the lowest price.
Not talking about specialty pastas, like flavored or with special ingredients. Just plain pasta (spaghetti, elbows, etc.), made from wheat. Anybody ever experienced any difference in flavor, texture, cooking characteristics, product consistency, or anything?
Does it make any difference if the label says Durum or Semolina or both?
Or is the cheapest pretty much the same as anything?
One thing I have noticed about pasta after having lived in Europe is that European made pasta is lighter, the pastra is not as thick.
Try some pastas that are made in Europe and see what you think.
One thing I have noticed about pasta after having lived in Europe is that European made pasta is lighter, the pastra is not as thick.
Try some pastas that are made in Europe and see what you think.
I never thought about that, yes,the Europian pastas are much lighter and a little different from ours. I have never noticed them for sale in our local markets, I wonder where the best place to get them would be..?
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I never thought about that, yes,the Europian pastas are much lighter and a little different from ours. I have never noticed them for sale in our local markets, I wonder where the best place to get them would be..?
The stuff that I was talking about -- the stuff that's not shiny; that I buy at Job Lots -- is made in Italy, and I've DEFINITELY noticed that it's lighter. Good stuff!
The best dried store bought pasta available is Garofalo from Italy available at Costco for about a buck a pound.
Trust me if you can get it you'll thank me later.
We don't have cosco in Walmart territory. I wonder if Sam's pasta is made outside of the USA? I will have to check or I will check some of the local stores for international produced.
We don't have cosco in Walmart territory. I wonder if Sam's pasta is made outside of the USA? I will have to check or I will check some of the local stores for international produced.
Wow I was going to tell you to look on Amazon but then I did and the prices are outrageous. 3-4 bucks a pound.
If you ever get back into Costco country or know someone who does have them pick you up some.
Have any of you tried Latini pasta? The owner of the Italian deli where I got it claimed that it was the best dry pasta in the world. I think that it's very good, but a bit pricy for everyday use.
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