*written by Molly Pass, Dietetic Intern through University of Minnesota School of Public Health This week’s Dietitian’s Choice is Creamette Pasta! Pasta is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in SO many different recipes. When looking at the options to purchase in the store, you might be overwhelmed by the various different kinds that are available: angel hair, farfalle, cavatappi, linguine, manicotti, shells and penne, to name a few. So what do you do? Do you just grab whichever shape you think looks better? Possibly, but did you know that certain shapes of pasta are best suited for certain recipes and flavor profiles? Hari Cameron, a 2016 James Beard Best Chefs in America semifinalist stated that when selecting the perfect noodle shape for your dish, you need to “take into account how heavy the noodle is compared to your sauce and making sure the two are balanced. As a whole, a big, thick, hearty noodle can stand up to big, thick, hearty sauces, whereas thinner and lighter noodles need to be treated with lighter style sauces and more finesse.” For example, if you are making a seafood sauce, it is best to select a lighter, thinner noodle since the sauce is typically lighter compared to a tomato-based sauce. Another example would be when you are using a pesto-based sauce. It is best to use curved shaped pasta as the pesto will better be able to attach onto the various curved shapes and it will hold the flavor better and longer. Try this pesto-based recipe to see how the noodle shape might have an impact on taste. The recipe calls for “any pasta,” but I challenge you to try it with cavatappi or rotini and then try it again with thin, long noodles. You’ll be amazed at the difference that it will make on the flavor! Save this Pasta Selection Guide (image at top of this post) for future use for the next time you are debating on the type of pasta to purchase for a new pasta recipe you want to try. Or try making your favorite pasta dish with a different shape the next time you make it. Stop by Mackenthun’s this week to pick up various Creamette pasta shapes, so that you are ready for the next time you choose pasta for dinner! Creamette pasta is on sale now as the Dietitian’s Choice until Thursday. You can find them for 99 cents a box for select varieties. Healthy Pasta with Pesto & BroccoliHealthy Pasta with broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and your pasta of choice in 30-ish minutes. Quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinner. By Olena Osipov for IFoodReal, February 23, 2021. Ingredients
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Sources https://www.delish.com/cooking/g26990388/best-sauce-for-pasta-type/ https://ifoodreal.com/healthy-pasta/ #recipe #pasta #lowlactose #vegetarian
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