Star pasta
Tiny star-shaped wheat pasta for soups and salads. It cooks quickly and needs a fine sieve for draining.
What it offers and why to use it
Tiny star-shaped wheat pasta for soups and salads. It cooks quickly and needs a fine sieve for draining. Stir at the start to separate the stars and follow the packet time. Drain in a fine sieve that retains the pasta.
Tiny star-shaped wheat pasta for soups and salads. It cooks quickly and needs a fine sieve for draining.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose intact, evenly sized pieces; check the pack ingredients, allergens and cooking time.
Store
Store dried pasta in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly.
Prepare
Stir at the start to separate the stars and follow the packet time. Drain in a fine sieve that retains the pasta.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Use in the recipe quantities to complement vegetables, pulses or sauces.
How to substitute it
A substitute must account for texture, intensity and allergens; equal quantities are not always suitable.
Recipes with star pasta
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