Does Gourmet Pasta Really Taste Better?
There's pasta and then there's gourmet pasta.
Made with durum wheat or whole durham wheat these pastas have no cholesterol and are low in fat and sodium.
You can buy regular, whole wheat or opt for non-gluten as well.
Is there really a gourmet pasta difference?
You bet! All pasta is pretty much made using the same ingredients
- flour and water - but it is the technique that makes gourmet pasta tastier than everyday pasta.
Commercial manufacturers produce pasta in large volumes and their "technique" is geared towards quantity, not quality.
Gourmet pasta makers use age old techniques to insure the pasta is shaped correctly and has the right surface to
hold the sauce and absorb water. Also, commercial pasta manufacturers are pressed for time, so they dry the pasta
quickly in ovens whereas traditionally made pasta is air dried for 3 - 5 days which leaves the gluten intact and helps
keep the pasta from turning mushy.
But what good is gourmet pasta without gourmet pasta sauce? At Flying Noodle you can find sauces to go with any type
of pasta and be assured, they are all made with natural ingredients with no additives, preservatives or artificial coloring.
Choose from 30 marinara sauces, but don't stop there! They also offer a selection of oriental style, restaurant, low carb,
pesto and those yummy flavored oils to dip your bread in.
Expense Vs Convienence
It is most convenient to buy gourmet pasta online as you don't have to make a special trip to the gourmet grocer and
have a much larger selection. You do have to pay for shipping, but in many cases you will notice that the cost of the actual
product is less than what you would pay in the store so it all evens out in the long run, plus you don't have to make an extra trip!
If you really get hooked on gourmet pasta, think about joining a pasta club .
At Flying Noodle they have a great monthly club where you get 2 different pastas
(one with an interesting shape and one flavored) and 2 different sauces (one red sauce and one "other" -
all made by master chefs) along with recipes specifically geared towards the foods in that months package.
Recommended Merchants
 Flying Noodle
Taste the difference of gourmet pasta and sauces.
Join a pasta club and experience the different shapes and tastes of this low fat food.
Speciality Pastas from Italy
At iGourmet.com
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