🌾 Legumes & grains · Staple starch

Pasta

Neutral durum wheat pasta, a fundamental vehicle for sauces and condiments.

Pasta is a fundamental base of Mediterranean cuisine, offering a soft, absorbent texture that pairs perfectly with tomato and olive oil sauces. It serves as a canvas for Mediterranean flavors, from rustic simplicity to refined elegance. Present in daily meals and celebrations alike, it embodies the conviviality and generosity of the Mediterranean basin.

Pasta

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Cooked and topped with tomato sauce or olive oilIn baked gratins with cheeseIn a cold salad with vegetables and vinaigretteAdded to soups and minestroneWith seafood or cream sauce

Signature dishes

Cacio e PepePasta with TomatoSeafood PastaLasagna

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with pasta?

Pasta pairs especially well with tomato, cherry tomato, olive oil, parmesan and sage. Pasta and tomato, the fundamental pairing of Italian cuisine.

What can I substitute for pasta?

If you don't have it, try: rice, couscous, polenta.