Dried pasta is a staple in Italian cuisine. Buying the best is essential. There are literally HUNDREDS of kinds out there. These are some favorites and bowls to serve your pasta in.
Sections
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Polenta
Dried Pasta
Pasta Bowls
Polenta
My grandparents were from Northern Italy, where much of the world's best polenta is grown and milled, so I grew up eating polenta. It was, for me, an acquired taste. I love it now. Many Italians put polenta in the pasta category.
Dried Pasta
Don't look down on dried pasta! The good stuff is a wonderful thing to have in your cabinet.
Pasta Bowls
Everyone has to have a good set of pasta bowls. Seriously, it's important!