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~
Can’t Wait to Win De Cecco Pasta?
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.
UPDATE: The De Cecco Pasta Products Giveaway is over and had 2782 entries. See Giveaway Winners.
I like this from DeCecco -Thin spaghetti – and serve it with a classic light scrimp scampi would be wonderful
I would love to try their Marinara Sauce.
I would love to try the Potato Gnocchi because I have never cooked with that type of pasta before, but the recipes I’ve seen look delicious.
I like the shells pasta I love you them in my pasta salad.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil! I use that stuff on everything! I love it! 🙂
My favorite is Potato gnocchi. I learned to love it the four years I lived in Italy.
Extra virgin organic olive oil because we love organic as it always seems better.
Pasta sauce Pomodoro e Basilico – I love basil and onions, goes with fries!
The extra virgin olive oil organic. We have been trying to eat healthier including our staple items like using wheat bread, real butter and organic cooking oil.
I like the extra virgin olive oil. I use olive oil all the time.
I like the Pesto alla Genovese sauce. I love pesto.
The extra virgin olive oil. I love how a little bit can add so much to so many dishes, from pastas to salads.
love Potato gnocchi, so good with sauce
My favorite product would have to be the pesto sauce. I live in a small rural town and can’t find pesto anywhere unless I make it myself.
the angel hair pasta because its always been my favorite kind of pasta 🙂
I like the pesto genovesa sauce. I love a good pesto sauce.
i like the small shells since i use them in several different recipes.
my favorite is the pesto. I love it on bread
I like the small shells pasta, it’s my favorite pasta shape.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We use it alot in our cooking.