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Dried Pasta and More!

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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.
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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.

 
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I will always love Moretti polenta. It's from Bergamo, where my family is from, and it's my gold standard:-)
Polenta Bergamasca Bramata - pack of 2-1.1 Pounds Each
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This is a trusted brand and a beautiful polenta. It's yellow color is beautiful. It lends itself to be creamy and the size of the grain is very nice.
Yellow Polenta
 
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This is traditional Northern Italian cornmeal at its best. It less expensive than some on the market, but equally delicious.
Sanniti Corn Meal Bramata Polenta, 2.2 Lbs
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This brand has many interesting polenta combinations with porcini, tomatoes, etc. I really like the straight up polenta and tend to not buy any pre-packaged mix. But, I think they would make a lovely gift.
Polenta, By Casale Paradiso 10.58 oz
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Generally, I don't buy pre-seasoned - anything, but I got this as a gift and loved it.
Wine Forest Ltd. - Porcini Polenta
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I own a lot of copper, and I love it. If you're a polenta fan, copper is traditional. This pot is made in Northern Italy - the real deal!
Copper Induction Pot
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Dried Pasta

Don't look down on dried pasta! The good stuff is a wonderful thing to have in your cabinet. 

 
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I bought this pasta because I loved the packaging, but the pasta itself is outstanding. So outstanding that I give it for hostess gifts and use it as adult stocking stuffers.                                           This is what the website says: Benedetto Cavalieri has been making this pasta in Lecce in the region of Puglia using the same traditional method since 1918. In Benedetto Cavalieri's "delicate method," water and durum wheat are kneaded together and p...
Pasta - Rotelle
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If you're a truffle fan, this tagliatelle is for you. The Urbini family brand is considered the best! The subtle, but present, flavor of this pasta elevates it to superb.                    This is what the website says: This classic Italian wide-ribboned Tagliatelle is made with certified organic durum wheat flour, real eggs, pristine water and finely chopped pieces of summer black truffles.
Italian Black Truffle Tagliatelle Pasta
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I'm an angel-hair nut! If I can't make my own, this pasta from the Piedmont region is my choice. It's made with egg yolks, so the color is gorgeous!                                                                     This is what the website says: A Piedmontese specialty, Tajarin is a bright yellow pasta made out of egg-yolk enriched dough, in thin long strands that look like thinner versions of the flat tagliatelle. The eggs make the dough soft and rich, and is...
Tajarin Egg Pasta
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Bucatini is one of my favorite pastas for Cacio e Pepe. It's unruly to eat, but worth the effort!
Morelli Bucatini Pasta Noodles - Imported Tube Pasta from Italy 17.6oz / 500g
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I love this Casarecce pasta. It's sturdy and holds sauce beautifully.
Variety Pack 100% Organic 6 Pack - 1.1 Lb Each
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A family favorite. I love buying the 2-pack - it's great to keep on-hand for quick dinners.
Strozzapreti Rustichella Pasta Abruzzese
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I really love this brand, and the variety in this pack.
Our Montebello Pasta Collection
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Pasta Bowls

Everyone has to have a good set of pasta bowls. Seriously, it's important! 

 
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I had these in my restaurant - and now my home. They are, in my opinion, the most beautiful bowl to present pasta in…elegant.
Bistro Pasta Bowl
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I have been looking for rustic pasta bowls. Even though they show a stack, the price is for one bowl. I might have hesitated if I were buying six of them, but worth it for me and my husband! Beautiful rustic bowls for rustic pasta dishes.                       This is what the website says: Hand-built, rustic white, unique pasta bowl made with high fire clay using slab building technique, hand brushed with white glaze, rough trim with rustic black and brown glaze and fired at 2160F. Bottom part of the bow...
Ceramic Bowl, White Bowls, Rustic Bowls, Pasta Bowl, Ceramic Pasta Bowl, Handmade Ceramic Bowl, Rustic Bowl, Pottery Bowl, Housewarming Gift
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I love the simple detail on the rim of this bowl. Beautiful!
Pearl Stoneware Serving Bowl
 
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Love the lemons!
Certified International Certified International Italia 5Pc Pasta Set | Wayfair
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I love these festive bowls! I have some similar bowls from Ravello - joyful!
Lemonade Set Of 4 Soup/Pasta Bowl 9" X 2" 4 Asst
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I have several of these bowls. Beautiful!
Nova Deruta Pasta Bowl | Sur La Table
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Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a big fan of plating on white. These are perfect.
Mikasa Delray Bone China Pasta Bowl, 9-Inch, White
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If it has lemons on it, I already love it. I think the depth of this bowl makes it a perfect family meal option.
Italian Ceramic Small Bowl Decorated Three Lemons Art Pottery - Etsy
 
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If pasta is a first course, or a light meal, a smaller option is nice. These beautiful bowls get great reviews and would brighten up any kitchen or table.
6 x Ceramic Small Bowls for appetizer - Italian dinnerware peanuts bowls - Lemon - Hand painted Tuscan pottery bowls