Posts Tagged ‘pasta recipes’

What is Gnocchi anyway?

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Gnocchi is an Italian potato pasta/dumpling. Technically, it can also be made of semolina instead of potato but most of the time we’re referring to the potato ones. Gnocchi is an Italian word for dumplings. They are commonly made with potatoes, although not always. Gnocchi is made from either potatoes or ricotta in my experience, not both. Potato gnocchi is by far the most popular. (more…)

A thesaurus of dried Pasta-Why is Dried Pasta So Popular

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Dried pasta is one of the most versatile and readily-available foods. The delightfully easy preparation of pasta may lead people to believe that its production is equally simple and straightforward. Dried pasta is very easily stored; it does not require refrigeration or freezing, and can be stored in a pantry indefinitely. (more…)