The Underrated Aldi Pasta That's Worth The Splurge, According To Customers - Tasting Table

"What sets this pasta apart, however, is the way it is cut. Aldi offers bronze-cut pasta imported from Italy for a fraction of the price of other retailers. You might not think that pasta shape or how it's cut would affect its taste, yet how well your sauce sticks to your pasta ultimately comes down to the way it's made, which in turn can influence the overall flavor of your dish."

"Bronze-cut pasta is very different from traditional pasta because it is formed by pushing the pasta dough through bronze plates rather than Teflon ones. While Teflon is smooth, bronze is naturally rougher, which means the pasta is more porous and can soak up your pasta sauce easier. The result is pasta with a firmer texture and deeper flavor. Aldi's bronze-cut pasta is available in a variety of pasta shapes, including spaghetti, penne, and linguine, and ranges in price from $2 to $4."

Aldi offers bronze-cut pasta imported from Italy at price points between $2 and $4, higher than its standard $0.99 boxes but considered a worthwhile splurge by many shoppers. Bronze-cut pasta is extruded through bronze plates rather than Teflon, producing a naturally rougher, more porous surface that helps sauce adhere and allows the pasta to soak up flavors. The manufacturing method yields a firmer texture and deeper flavor. The pasta comes in multiple shapes, including spaghetti, penne, and linguine. Professional chefs prioritize extrusion method on labels, and shoppers report positive experiences and praise the pasta on social media.

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