Pasta is the classic Italian food and there are more than 600 shapes and regional sub-varieties to choose from. So where to start?
First up, let’s deal with the fresh versus dried pasta debate…. It’s not that one is better than the other (it comes down to personal taste after all), it just depends on the dish you’re making! Italians do have a few ‘rules’ when it comes to matching pasta and the right sauce.
Portion size: Allow 80 to 100g of uncooked dried pasta per person. For fresh pasta 125g is a good sized portion for each person.
At Buon Appetito we have selected a range of genuine Italian pastas, some of which are hard to find in this part of the world! Don’t worry, if you’re not sure where to start, click on the individual products & we’ll help you match the pasta to a sauce to give you an authentic experience.
Perfect pumpkin risotto ready in around 18 minutes! Made with Italian Carnaroli rice, this risotto is gluten free, salt free & low fat too... F...
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Perfect porcini risotto ready in around 18 minutes! Made with Italian Carnaroli rice, this risotto is gluten free, salt free & low fat too... F...
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Polenta is an Italian store-cupboard staple. It originates from the 'cucina povera' of northern Italy. Made by grinding corn into flour, or meal, ...
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Couscous first made the short crossing from North Africa to Sicily and the smaller Italian islands in between. It has become increasingly popular, ...
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Gnocchi made with potatoes are wonderful, light, pillowy dumplings that are really versatile. These are 'gnochetti', or baby gnocchi - are a bit sm...
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La Molisana Gluten Free Gnocchi di Patate are made with 70% potatoes and with maizeand rice flour. These gorgeous gnocchi are so quick and easy to ...
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Spice up your pasta with this authentic arrabbiata sauce from Toscana in Tavola! 'Sugo all'Arrabbiata' translates as 'angry sauce'. It is made with...
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Tomato and basil sauce is a classic in all Italian families - simple & delicious! Toscana in Tavola ready-made sauces are made to authentic tra...
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This 'Campagnola' (literally means 'country girl') sauce is a simple Tuscan tomato sauce made to a traditional recipe with onion, celery and carrot...
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Tomato sauces with olives are enjoyed with pasta across Italy and this delicious sauce from Tuscany is prepared using only organic ingredients. The...
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