5 Pasta Myths Debunked by De Cecco and a Great Giveaway
A small sampling of the De Cecco Line of 160 pastas.
The Chief Blonde Remarks: Blog Note: This 5 Pasta Myths blog post was made possible by information and review samples from Italian Pasta maker, De Cecco. If you visit the beautiful mountains of central Italy, you will discover the region where De Cecco carefully crafts its many pasta varieties. Why is De Cecco different than other pastas you will find on today’s supermarket shelves? The difference starts with De Cecco’s insistence on full control of the milling process and then using only the heart of durum wheat to produce premium semolina.Mixing the semolina with cool natural waters from De Cecco’s own mountain spring, then drawing the semolina dough through bronze dies and finally drying the pasta very slowly at low temperature yields the perfect surface for a rich and even coating of whatever sauce is desired, as well as assuring a texture and “bite” that is always al dente. MMMMMMMMMMM…Don’t you just want a big bowl of De Cecco pasta RIGHT NOW? De Cecco, an Italian-based family run company that has been making pasta in their hometown of Fara San Martino for more than 127 tasteful years, has graced American tables for more than 120 of them. Founded in 1886 by the De Cecco brothers in the Abruzzo region of central Italy, today De Cecco exports to more than 87 countries. Their products include premium pasta, sauces, and its own brand of olive oil, among other related fine foods.
5 Pasta Myths Debunked
Myth – Adding oil to the pot of boiling water when making pasta will keep it from clumping (never add oil, it makes pasta sticky).
Myth – Pasta is fattening (pasta in itself is not fattening and has a low glycemic index; it is what you add to the pasta that can make it either heart-healthy and low calorie or fattening).
Myth – Pasta is on record as being first eaten in Italy (pasta was first introduced in China!).
Myth – Pasta contains cholesterol (pasta alone contains NO cholesterol).
Myth – Rinse pasta after cooking (do not rinse pasta after cooking unless the recipe specifically calls for it). ~Source: De Cecco~
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Learn more at the De Cecco Website. There you will discover a variety of their favorite pasta recipes, from quick and easy, to classic and seasonal recipes.
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the gnocchi is a favorite of mine, as well as the marinara sauce.
I like DeCecco’s Arrabbiata pasta sauce because I like spicy pasta sauce.
The marinara sauce, because I love red sauce
Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil. I use both coconut oil and olive oil exclusively.The DeCecco organic olive oil is a consistently excellent product from a respected company that I feel is safe for my family.
the Potato gnocchi because I have never tried it and would love to try it with some sauce.
I haven’t tried any of the sauces, but they all sound good.. especially the arribbiata.
I like the Fusilli pasta because it holds sauce well and is also ideal for pasta salads.
the extra virgin olive oil because I use it daily!
I love their oreccchiette. It is the perfect pasta to go with my homemade sauce.
I followed a couple of these myths: the oil and the rinsing. Good to know.
I love the fun shaped pastas! The Farfalle is one of my favorites as is the Shells. I LOVE the Rotelle because my Grandmother made them all the time and I remember calling them “wagon wheels”. They bring back fond memories of eating at her house…
the extra olive virgin oil,because i love to cook with this oil
Organic Fusilli. The shapes are fun for the kids, and they do a crazy job of holding sauce.
Definitely the extra virgin olive oil, we’ve used it and love it.
dececcousa.com/Oil/Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-100-Italian-Olives/?Product=4
Out of all the products offered from De Cecco I would most like to try the Pasta Sauce Ortolana because I love eggplant. I assume from what I read that it is a chunky veggie sauce.
I would like to have the Extra Virgin Olive oil that is 100% organic. I have been trying to change my diet to as any organic products as possible. I would also love to try their Marinara sauce, which is my favorite sauce. Thanks for the giveaway.
My favorite product is the Pesto alla Genovese because I just had pesto for the first time this year & I am addicted!
I would love to try their Arrabiata sauce! I have never found a jarred Arrabiata that had the right flavor so I always make my own, bur it would be nice to have one for those nights when you want an easy dinner!
The Potato Gnocchi, because I have never had it, and it sounds good!