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Old Crank

(5,104 posts)
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 10:43 AM Friday

Can you tell the difference?

Between what we consider normal pasta versus bronze extruded pasta?
Normally extruded pastas, spagehtti, elbows, are done with a nylon or stainless steel die. When the company uses a bronze die you get the same shapes but the pasta has a slightly rough texture. You can feel it and see it. Bronze dies also wear faster.
The theory is that the rougher texture helps hold any sauce better. I'll grant that it may do that. I don't think I can tell teh difference when I use either. Perhaps in recipes like Cacio e pepe which just uses pasta water grated hard cheese and peper you might.

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Can you tell the difference? (Original Post) Old Crank Friday OP
Nope, i cant tell, the difference kozar Friday #1
Thanks, Koz. I will look for this the next time I grocery shop. arkielib Friday #2

kozar

(2,953 posts)
1. Nope, i cant tell, the difference
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 10:58 AM
Friday

When I cook pasta, I buy soy pasta, it's in the fridge section.
Its a Raw product, you don't need to boil, or spice too much
Just toss it in the pan, as it's soy, cut down all the spices
You are now, cooking, with, fresh ingredients ,taste often, you are cooking a meal in 5 minutes.
Low carbs, more protein,and,flavor
Koz

arkielib

(380 posts)
2. Thanks, Koz. I will look for this the next time I grocery shop.
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 11:42 AM
Friday

I'm on a low carb diet and have never heard of soy pasta. I'm looking forward to trying it.

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