Vegetable-coloured pasta spirals
Dried semolina pasta spirals, usually coloured with tomato and spinach. Their shape holds dressings well and is particularly useful in cold pasta salads.
What it offers and why to use it
Mild in flavour, with a firm or springy texture when cooked correctly.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check vegetable-coloured pasta spirals' ingredients, format and cooking time. Avoid dried pasta packs affected by moisture or excessive breakage.
Store
Keep dried pasta airtight and dry. Refrigerate cooked pasta promptly in a sealed container and use within the recommended storage period.
Prepare
Cook or soak according to the format and check the texture before the stated time is up. Reserve cooking water when it helps bring the sauce together.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with vegetables, tomatoes, cheese, seafood, meat, oil, garlic and herbs.
How to substitute it
Replace vegetable-coloured pasta spirals with a pasta shape of similar size and adjust cooking time. Gluten-free versions may have a different texture.
Recipes with vegetable-coloured pasta spirals
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