{"id":43232,"date":"2024-10-21T17:17:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T00:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=43232"},"modified":"2024-11-08T08:34:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T16:34:13","slug":"best-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Best Pasta From Our Taste Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Listen up, pasta people. We\u2019ve taste-tested our way through enough noodles to fill one of those huge, AI-generated luxury bathtubs, and we\u2019re ready to dish on the best pasta options at the grocery store, whether you\u2019re looking for the best dried pasta, refrigerated fresh pasta, or the best frozen pasta. From classic spaghetti to gluten-free alternatives, we\u2019ve slurped, twirled, and stuffed our way to finding the absolute best pastas for your next carb-loaded feast. (Except if you\u2019re on the keto diet, obviously\u2014but don\u2019t worry, we found the best pasta brand for you carb-cutters, too.) Whether you\u2019re crafting your own pasta salad<\/a> or just trying to avoid boiling another pot of bland penne, here are our top picks for the best pasta to make every pasta night a winner. Buon appetito<\/em>, you noodle nerds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Spaghetti<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

La Molisana Bronze Die Spaghetti Quadrato Chitarra No. 1<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve all suspected that Italian companies make the best pasta. And while there\u2019s no definitive way to prove that theory, we\u2019ll say this: Italian brand La Molisana totally blew us away with their authentic, rough-cut spaghetti that tastes (and looks) like homemade pasta straight from nonna\u2019s kitchen. Thanks to the slower, more expensive process of using bronze dyes to cut the pasta, this spaghetti has a coarser texture and light chewiness that sets it apart from the more familiar American brands. Your pasta sauce<\/a> will cling to the noodles like a drowning man and his lifeboat at sea. If you want a taste of Italy, La Molisana is one of the best pasta brands you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best spaghetti<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Amazon<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Best Penne<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

De Cecco Penne<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Most penne pasta brands taste pretty similar, but De Cecco stands out in a couple of big ways. Like La Molisana\u2019s spaghetti, De Cecco uses bronze dies to cut their penne, meaning the texture is slightly coarser. The flavor of wheat flour comes through, which makes the pasta taste like it\u2019s freshly made. We can\u2019t say it tastes drastically <\/em>different from other brands of penne, but if you\u2019re prepping for a fancy pasta night and want every element to feel special, De Cecco is the way to go. (And don\u2019t forget to grab our favorite alfredo sauce<\/a>, either.)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best penne pasta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Instacart<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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9\/10<\/p>

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Best Gluten Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Garofalo Casarecce<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Garofalo makes some of the best pastas for GF shoppers. Besides a hint of sweetness that you probably wouldn\u2019t notice if no one pointed it out, their casarecce pasta is a gluten-free dupe for wheat flour pasta even though it\u2019s made with corn, rice, and quinoa. The twisted, tubular shape is extremely <\/em>satisfying. Your favorite meat sauce<\/a> can really latch onto this pasta. We liked a few other Garofalo gluten-free pasta shapes, too, but this one really steals the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our ranking of the best <\/strong>gluten free pasta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Amazon<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

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Best <\/strong>Keto Pasta<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Brami Curly Macaroni<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Brami\u2019s low carb macaroni is made with lupini beans, which adds a little extra protein to the pasta and gives it an earthy flavor that we really liked (but, admittedly, may not appeal to those expecting the flavor of traditional wheat flour). We liked their curly macaroni the best, since it\u2019s satisfying and versatile. You could use this to make keto-friendly mac and cheese<\/a>, macaroni salad<\/a>, or any number of pasta dishes\u2014including plain buttered noodles, if that\u2019s your jam. Don\u2019t let anyone stop you from your low-carb carbonara goals, capiche?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best keto pasta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Target<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

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Best Cheese Ravioli<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Celentano Cheese Ravioli<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Ravioli (or pasta calzones, as I like to call them) is some of the best frozen pasta at the grocery store. (Lasagna<\/a> is a close second.) Calentano\u2019s cheese ravioli\u2014which are round rather than square\u2014are creamy, cheesy, herby, and big. With the appropriate amount of butter<\/a> or olive oil<\/a>, they can really remind you of ravioli meals from hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurants. You don\u2019t even need sauce to make these good, but do I daydream about tossing them in some vodka sauce<\/a> and an absurd amount of parmesan cheese<\/a>? Yes, yes I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best cheese ravioli<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Instacart<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Best Beef Ravioli<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Celentano Beef Ravioli<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Cleary, Celentano just has the ravioli mojo. Contributing writer Jessica Block<\/a> describes them as the \u201cbeef-filled love children of pierogi and UFOs,\u201d and that might be the most accurate description I\u2019ve read of anything, ever. The noodle itself is thicker, flavorful, and pleasantly chewy. Still, the best part is the cheesy, savory, tender ravioli filling, which is beautifully seasoned with oregano, parsley, and garlic. Celentano is the best pasta brand for ravioli, hands down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our review of the <\/strong>best meat ravioli<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Instacart<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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9\/10<\/p>

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