THE PASTATARIAN BLOG BY Valli' & dave
Words and thought from our Pasta World
Welcome to the Pastatarian Blog, a collection of short guides dedicated to homemade pasta,
Italian pasta shapes, pasta doughs, flours, tools, techniques, and common pasta-making mistakes.
Here you’ll find practical articles created to help you better understand the world of fresh pasta, one small detail at a time.
WHY GLUTEN-FREE PASTA DOUGH BREAKS, TEARS, OR FEELS TO HARD
Is your gluten-free pasta dough breaking, tearing, or feeling too hard? Discover the most common gluten-free pasta problems and the practical tips that can help you fix them.
#GLUTENFREE #PASTAHACKS
DO ITALIANS PUT MEATBALLS IN THEIR SPAGHETTI?
Do Italians really put meatballs in their spaghetti? The famous version known around the world is mostly Italian-American, but the real Italian story is more surprising than you might think.
#ITALIANTRADITIONS
PASTA GALLERY:
FIND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PASTA DISH.
Pasta inspiration from our daily life and plates of pasta you can actually recreate at home. Each plate is a little taste of our Pastatarian life: what we cook, eat, and share with our Pasta Fam.
#PASTAIDEAS #PASTA
SEMOLA, SEMOLA RIMACINATA, AND SEMOLINA:
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Semola, semola rimacinata and semolina, may sound similar, but they don’t behave the same way in pasta dough. Start discovering how to recognize them and why choosing the right one can change your pasta-making experience.
#PASTAHACKS #FLOURS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:
WHY ITALIANS DON'T CUT SPAGHETTI?
But this little table habit has more behind it than you might think: pasta shape, tradition, etiquette, and even the way long pasta is designed to be eaten. Discover why Italians keep spaghetti long — and why the knife stays away from the plate.
#ITALIANTRADITIONS #PASTA
HOMEMADE EGG PASTA:
3 COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TRULY FIX THEM
#PASTAHACKS #TRADITIONAL
3 COMMON PASTA MYTHS
(AND THE TRUTH BEHIND THEM!)
#PASTA #ITALIANTRADITION
HOMEMADE EGG FREE PASTA:
3 COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TRULY FIX THEM
#PASTAHACKS #VEGAN
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:
THE ALFREDO SAUCE
Alfredo sauce is famous all over the world, but the real story is simple, and more fascinating, than many people think. Start discovering the original idea behind this iconic creamy pasta sauce and why the magic is all in the technique.
#ITALIANTRADITION #SAUCES
ROLLING PIN OR PASTA MACHINE:
WHICH IS BEST FOR FRESH EGG PASTA - according to a Pastatarian
Should you use a rolling pin or a pasta machine for fresh egg pasta? Discover the difference, when to use them and which helps keeping homemade pasta alive
#PASTATOOLS #PASTAHACKS
WHEN PASTA IT ISN'T JUST PASTA
IT'S SOMETHING YOU CARRY FOREVER
A funny and tender pasta memory from Dave’s childhood, when his beloved rotini disappeared from the table and Nonna Rosanna replaced them with “magic penne” to slow him down.
#PASTAMEMORIES #NONNA
HOMEMADE GLUTEN FREE PASTA:
3 COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TRULY FIX THEM
#PASTAHACKS #GLUTENFREE
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A GOOD PUMPKIN
6 SECRETS FOR YOU
#SECRETS #HOMEMADECOOKING
3 TIPS TO SAVE TIME IN THE KITCHEN
WITHOUT SACRIFICING FLAVOR
#SECRETS #HOMEMADECOOKING
if you love pasta so much
WELCOME TO THE PASTA LOVERS HOUSE!
Where the magic of homemade pasta brings people together
From our home in Italy to yours... let's keep the traditions of authentic Italian homemade pasta alive, together, like a big family.
Vallì & Dave | We are Pastatarians
We make (and eat) Pasta every single day.
The most entertaining Pasta Experts from Verona. Since 2019, we 've opened the doors of our home in Verona and our Pasta Lovers House, teaching people how to have fun in the kitchen while rediscovering the flavors and tastes of the shape of pasta—within the rhythm of modern life. Welcome home! Discover more
