Trecce Dell’Orto

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BASICS

Brand: Casa Milo

Origin: Apulia, Italy

About: Don’t let these vibrant hues fool you, it is NOT flavored pasta–tho I wish it were. They are purely for aesthetic. Casa Milo, one of four other product lines that make up Gruppo Alimentare Mediterraneo Milo (G.R.A.M.M.), make their pasta using local durum semolina flour, which has a higher protein content than other pastas. They use powdered vegetables additives for color and nutrients. The pasta shape, strozzapretti (meaning “priest chokers”) is great for gripping sauce.

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HEALTH

Ingredients: durum wheat semolina • dried red beet • dried carrots • turmeric powder • dried basil • dried spinach • dried tomatoes • squid ink • niacinironthiaminriboflavinfolic acid

Substitutes: other boring pastas 

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SHOP

Online: Amazon

Store: I found mine at discount seller, Tuesday Morning. The company doesn’t make this anymore so I’ll be harder and harder to find. But I’m sure other brands have another version of rainbow pasta. 

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PREPARE

Make Your Own (via Serious Eats)

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place for about 2-3 years.

Cook: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta until al dente or cooked all the way through, about 7-10 minutes.

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EAT

Taste & Texture: aromatic • deep • bread-y • like regular pasta

Suggested Uses: use in pasta dishes • add to soup & stews 

Recipes: 

Pasta Salad 3 Ways

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~*~ MORE ~*~

Rainbow Tagliatelle

Rainbow Angel Hair Pasta

Rainbow Spinning Tops Pasta 

Rainbow Snowdrop Pasta

Pasta Pretty Please Cookbook

 

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What do you know about Rainbow Pasta? 

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