How to BUY PASTA like an Italian (It will Change your Pasta Game Forever)

Do you know how to choose the right pasta?
After watching this video you will all be able to recognize and therefore choose ONLY the pasta with the best quality, and the one with a poor quality will stay on the supermarket shelves!
In this video I'll suggest the Italian brands that produce the best pasta ever, and I also reveal my top 3!
In case you can't find these brands, I'll tell you a little trick to find the best one: just compare the color, and remember that the lighter it is, the tastier it will be!
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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:00 Introduction to How to Buy Pasta
0:39 How is the dry pasta made
3:00 Industrial Pasta Review
5:43 My score to Commercial Past Brands
8:25 Difference between industrial and artisan pasta
10:52 My Score to Artisan Pasta
12:00 My Top 3 Favoruite Pasta Brands
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[@vincenzosplate]

What is your favourite Pasta brand?

[@olehboliukh5333]

De Cecco

[@freudvibes10]

Garofalo... de Cecco....Rummo

[@camaro8570]

I always buy Packaged fresh egg pasta from the Fridge imported from Italia. (Linguini, Tagliatelli) Package it to single Portions and bag it then freeze it. Easy good Pasta in 3 minutes cooking tiime. If not De Cecco is always a staple to have

[@EpizodBG]

La Molisana

[@dicksonmo]

De Cecco

[@perf7]

Now I have to tell my boyfriend he's always been right about buying La Molisana instead of Barilla 😑🤣 Thank you Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 you have the best boyfriend

[@joanbelmont5450]

🤣

[@jon5one7]

La molisana is terrific I just started using it as well.

[@moeszyslak6356]

I already knew that but my girlfriend she pasta way 😔

[@bojanbozinovski1415]

Funny enough-here in Slovakia Molisana is not big but cheaper than Barilla. Barilla is the "premium". The peoplehere do love smooth pasta and Barilla is smmoother

[@youknowwho9247]

Italian: 'It's not really good, but you can buy Barilla if you want a cheap brand'. The rest of the world: 'I'm gonna splurge on this expensive Barilla pasta tonight'. 😂 Fun fact: As Germans we feel the same way about beer.

[@vincenzosplate]

It's a matter of picking the right brand that suits you preference. How do you pick the right beer in Germany?

[@DrakeLovett]

This makes me feel better about having a cupboard stocked with La Molisana and always recommending it to everyone 😄

[@vincenzosplate]

Great my friend!!

[@leanfragoso7818]

haha exactly my thoughts!

[@lorenzodiambra5210]

THOSE FASCISTS OF THIEVES OF BARILLA TWO YEARS AGO MADE A VIDEO WHERE THEY SAY WE SHOULD EAT INSECTS

[@nollypolly]

Same. Where I live, Barilla and De Cecco are twice the price of La Molisana.

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

And I thought I knew about pasta:( I am so sorry 4 my ignorance 😢

[@alexmarcus9009]

We have the same pasta situation in the USA. Shortly after moving here I had stomach problems whenever I ate pasta. I did some research and decided to buy pasta imported from Italy. Surprisingly Walmart carries Mascierelli, one of the preferred brands you mentioned, and that’s all I buy now - no more stomach problems. Even the pasta water is better which I use in spaghetti aglio i olio and to thicken soups. Thanks for your advice.

[@ShaneChagpar]

Summary of Video. Thanks for the great work! Commercial --------------------- Barilla 5 Garafalo 5 Granolo 6 De Cecco 6.5 Liguori 7 Rummo 7 La Molisana 7.5 Di Martino 7.5 Delverde 7.5 or 8 Premium ---------------- Masciarelli Verrigni Afeltra Benedetto Cavalieri Martelli Monograno Felicetti Top 3 -------- Mancini Rustichella d'abruzzo Guiseppe Cocco

[@vincenzosplate]

wow thank you for this accurated summary

[@fabiankellquist4630]

​@@vincenzosplate I have used all of the comercial brands, and i cant belive how Garofalo is only 5? I think its the best of all of them, you never gave it a score in the video, what would you give it?

[@wilmarkjohnatty4924]

I dont think he ranked Garafalo but he said its sometimes the same price as barilla and called "artisan" which Barilla isnt., and preferred it over Barilla. I wanted him to rank it as this is one of the few listed brands available consistently where i am.

[@memoriesmuseum2824]

Delverde is now at COLES Australia!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for letting me know! 😉👍

[@afrenchdude5331]

2 months ago I switched from barilla to Rummo and De Cecco and I really started to enjoy pasta again. Most people think Barilla is quality in France but I clearly can't go back to it now

[@vincenzosplate]

Well said my friend! you couldn't have made a better choice!

[@nikitaind62]

Be careful, the Rummo pasta has a mix of wheat grown in Europe and Australia..... Wouldn't recommend.

[@shaunr1985]

@@nikitaind62 and what’s wrong with that?

[@nikitaind62]

@@shaunr1985 nothing wrong, but for someome who is looking for 100% grown wheat in Italy, that's a no go

[@sbaluba]

probably for french standards is ok...

[@tangoangel2782]

Funny enough, my kitchen is stocked with La Molisana. Did not know anything about the brand, picked it because it was white, not yellow, and have heard you talking about buying white pasta in previous videos :)

[@vincenzosplate]

Great job 👏🏻

[@alprasetya]

Totally agree!!! I tried La Molisana, and it is so amazing! I put San Rem* away from my list from now on.

[@Camypo]

As someone who started learning about Italian cuisine through your channel, this is such a great video! Excited to try some of your recommendations and see the difference 😄

[@vincenzosplate]

Great 😍

[@KenDanieli]

The video is someone who started learning about Italian cuisine? That's what you wrote.

[@ingermimi]

You have listeners all over the world, I m from Norway and love your videos. In our shops there is very little italian food to buy. Where can I buy for instanse pecorino and good pasta on line. Pls tell!

[@boyananakiev4896]

You were right Vincenzo! I have Barilla in my cupboard but after watching this I saw that in the store they have La Molisana and I tried it - ITS MUCH BETTER. Also, ITS CHEAPER than Barilla haha, thank you Vincenzo, I had honestly no idea what pasta to buy so I went for the blue one.

[@vincenzosplate]

Barilla has the "name of the brand" by its side but there are actually better brands

[@toriless]

Mine is more expensive, but only a buck or so.

[@rocket4602]

THANK YOU Vincenzo. Subscribed and liked. Vincenzo, my Grandma came over to California from Italy back in the 1930s. Hardly spoke any English, but enough to get by.. Bless her heart, she used to make her own home made pasta and sugo for the boys every Sunday. She did this even up to age 90. She rolled her own pasta dough by hand and cut the strands with a knife. Modone! the best! She past away in the early 1980s. I'll remember her with the love she put in her cooking, absolutely, Grandma, absolutely! So now, years later, here I am in good ol Texas, y'all. I'm 73 bur still 100% Italian, lol. Our local market, HEB, carries the la Molisana brand. Thank you for that suggestion Vincenzo, Thank you. rocket

[@sbbbjm]

If you're in a bigger city in TX try Central Market. I was delighted that my store here in Austin has Del Verde, Liguori, and Di Martino, as well as a few of the artisanal ones he mentioned.

[@ramencurry6672]

One of the most important videos ever made about Italian food. Pasta brand is very important. I agree with Vincenzo

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, I’m glad you think so!

[@doodoobutter101]

I’m so glad you made this video!! Very informative and thorough! Thank you Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure for me! 🙏🏻

[@cheryljackson5659]

This was very informative, Vincenzo! Thanks so much for this pasta tutorial!

[@vincenzosplate]

I’m glad you think so!

[@kaybrown4010]

Invaluable information. Thank you, Vincenzo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vincenzosplate]

Many thanks to you Kay!

[@EWSFoTo]

Thank you Vincenzo, i was waiting for this one. There is so much choice! I am taking notes for my next grocery.

[@cn8299]

I don't eat Pasta all the time, usually I use Barilla or De Cecco but after a trip to Italy and buying a brand calld Pastificio Gentile it really opened my eyes as to how much better pasta could really be. It was the same when I experienced real maple syrup instead of "pancake syrup" or real wasabi from a true sushi restaurant. Unfortunately, it's not available in the states so I have to buy it online at a $9 premium. I still buy some because it's just amazing.

[@dr4gonbloodx]

Extremely insightful! Thanks Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AwakeAsJedi001]

Wow. That was a very informative video. Fab. I’m so glad that I found it.

[@MrCrisTheRo]

La Molisana is amazing for the price - you can usually get it at the same price as store brand low grade. I feel vindicated for trying it and switching to it. Thanks for this video Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Amazing!

[@vedranzilic989]

Yes discovered it in Albert Heijn in Belgium here where I live. And its actually lot cheaper than De Cecco

[@frosannerab1123]

Where do you find La Molisana for store brand price? It's $8 here (Philadelphia) if I can find it.

[@MrCrisTheRo]

@@frosannerab1123 In the local Walmart, in NC it’s like 1.67-2.30

[@gudrunorca]

@@vedranzilic989 I was surprised too that this is such a good pasta and sold cheaper than store brand at Albert Heijn. Just goes to show: cheaper doesn’t always mean lesser quality! Here in The Netherlands we have a store called Xenos, comparable to Cost Plus World Market in the USA, where I found the Di Martino and Garofalo pastas, being sold at low prices. Great to know I can buy these with peace of mind! Grazie, @Vinzenzo’s Plate!

[@Tomatohater64]

Thanks for all the pasta information, Vincenzo; I honestly had no idea pastas differed so much in quality.

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure for me 🙏🏻

[@rose5566]

Thank you, Vincenzo, that was very educational. I had no idea they varied so much either.

[@toriless]

He is right about the appearance, the lighter ones take their time to dry them. It is like the difference between a real aged Greek Yogurt like Fage and sour ones like Chobani which use acid to curdle the milk. Crème Fraîche. or Marcarpone vs cottage cheese or Aged Cheddar vs Velvetta/American.

[@yveb.9712]

Thank you for this very interesting video Vincenzo! I can't wait for the video on how to make fresh pasta and how to dry it. God bless! ☺️

[@vincenzosplate]

Stay tuned!! 😍😍

[@lbegert]

Thank you! I really like your videos and the way you speak with passion about pasta!

[@vincenzosplate]

I appreciate that!🙏🏻❤

[@dcjimr1]

Thank you, Vincenzo! I just bought some Delverde pasta at an Italian market near me and look forward to trying it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds great!

[@ilyachernega1600]

Great! You’ve just confirmed I was absolutely right about choosing pasta!!! Great Video! Thank you Vincenzo!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Great job!!

[@Mersak168]

I've bought a Di Martino Linguine pasta over here on Brazil for super cheap. With it i was able to make an Linguine Al Pesto that was the best one that i've made and eaten in all of my life. 450g of pasta in one sitting. The pasta is superb!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for sharing your experience with Di Martino pasta! I love using traditional Italian products and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. 🍝👍

[@sanchezjean38]

Thank you for this! We really appreciate it!

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure 🙏🏻

[@limeparticle]

I love this, thank you so much! Have you made a video yet about which pasta shapes to pair with different types of sauce?

[@vincenzosplate]

Not yet! Thank you for the suggestion

[@dicknoseturdwaffle5305]

@@vincenzosplate please make one!

[@camilla4990]

Thank you Vincenzo! This video is very helpful. I have been buying Delverde but as you say, it’s not easy to find so I stock up when i see it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Fantastic! Great job Camilla

[@alethia23]

Yay! Delverde is available where I am. I'm excited!

[@vincenzosplate]

Hope you enjoy it! And let me know how it goes!

[@user-zg6vv2ed6d]

This is beautiful! Thanks for the video.

[@vincenzosplate]

Our pleasure!

[@joanneborelli7586]

Thank you Vincenzo!!!!! Now I know which pastas to support & enjoy!!!!!! Yum 😋 You never fail to provide us with the best advice as usual!!!!! Grazie‼️😋🌹😋🌹

[@vincenzosplate]

Yayy great! 😍

[@prototypegmwt]

Divella: 3 Barilla: 5 Granoro: 6 De cecco: 6.5 Rummo: 7 Liguori: 7 Di martino: 7.5 Molisana: 7.5 delverde: 7.5-8

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for sharing the ratings! It's interesting to see how different pasta brands compare. It's helpful for making choices based on personal preferences. Keep experimenting and finding your favorite brand! 🍝👍

[@priyanksax]

Love your passion Vincenzo... Can't wait for your cook book.. hope it's available worldwide... I would definitely get one. 👍

[@vincenzosplate]

Working on it! 😍 I can't wait!

[@biancosignorelli4929]

@@vincenzosplate Please consider Spanish translation for your book, I will definitely buy it, greetings from Chile!

[@toriless]

@@biancosignorelli4929 Si Amigo, Me Gusto

[@60frederick]

Thank you very much, Vincenzo, for all the information in your Video.

[@vincenzosplate]

Many thanks to you my friend!!

[@cassandrah90]

❤❤🎉we have theses pasta in Australia. Thankyou for expanding the difference

[@vincenzosplate]

You're welcome! Enjoy those delightful pasta choices down under 🇦🇺🍝. Cooking bridges continents, one dish at a time! 🌏👨‍🍳🌟

[@call_me_stan5887]

Great video! I've been looking for a purchase guide on pasta - and you delivered nicely :)

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cssr26]

The wife is at the grocery store now with Rustichella D’abruzzo bucatini in the cart! Thank you for the suggestion and look forward to trying it

[@vincenzosplate]

That’s AMAZING!!

[@shaynedose4443]

I've been waiting for a video like this! Thank you!! 😄😇

[@vincenzosplate]

Finally here it is!!

[@gailmt1544]

Brilliant video 😊. I have Rummo but will look out for your top 3. Thanks so much. More videos like this one.

[@vincenzosplate]

I sure you will love the other ones

[@gioknows]

I am happy that you like Molisana pasts because my family originates from Molise. Salute from Ottawa, Canada 🍁

[@vincenzosplate]

Really good

[@Vcaceres76]

In my local supermarket I usually buy La Molisana, they have the organic version and it’s quite good. I also have a whole grain one called Alce Nero and I love it. Also, in my local market there’s an Italian family that sells either dry and fresh pasta, all hand made ☺️

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds great!

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Nothing surpass the quality of Italian hand made fresh pasta, all made with only Italian ingredients and made by pastachutos from Italy..That's the real deal!!

[@marcelleray9545]

We don't have some of those better pastas you mention in erie pa.

[@josephlacorte-jd9wu]

Hmm .. organic pasta. I’m sure Italians laugh when they hear this.. when the acid rain falls on the wheat...does it not fall on all ‘.. or just the plain wheat

[@toriless]

My organic is 365 or Jovial (1 of 2 brands with a Tagliatelle)

[@haytripper2680]

Thank you, Vincenzo, for your opinion. Great explanation.

[@vincenzosplate]

Happy to help!

[@yuvaliswho]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure! Now you’ll buy only the best quality pasta

[@iammissiemarie4302]

Thank you for this Vincenzo! I have been thinking of trying other quality pastas but not sure where to start. We mainly use De Cecco, but have been skeptical to try others in the supermarket. A tip I can give other viewers is to wait until your pasta of choice goes on sale and stock up. That way, you have pasta whenever you want, and you don't have to pay full price to get it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Great tip 👏🏻 don’t be skeptical to try other pastas, you just need to choose for the lighter one!!

[@fransbuijs808]

Yeah, that's always a good idea.

[@douglasbatley]

20+ years ago I worked in a top Italian restaurant owned by Enzo Mauro .Amongst other things we were in The Sunday Times in England and had many famous regular customers . All our ravioli pasta was made fresh . Any pasta bought in was always De Cecco . I still eat it now at least 3 times a week. Love it ❤.

[@qcobbin]

You and Eva are the reason why I’m now more choosy on pasta.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow 🤩

[@JosephSaintClair]

Having recently moved from Victoria. I really miss shopping at Leo’s!! Thank you for the reviews Vincenzo, appreciate it.

[@Somba335]

I tried the Molisana pasta and it's an absolute game-changer!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Yeah absolutely!!

[@frankflanagan3583]

Vincenzo is just so obviously an EXPERT when it comes to pasta. Such an awesome video too. On way to Roma and I am so glad I stumbled upon this genius!

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, you're headed to Roma? 🇮🇹 Lucky you! So happy you found my pasta video helpful. Can't wait for you to experience the magic of authentic Italian cuisine firsthand. Safe travels, my friend! ✈️

[@sigriston]

Haha I made cacio e pepe today with Rustichella d’Abruzzo and it tasted AMAZING! Glad to know it’s that highly regarded. 😀

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds great! Stay tuned for tomoroow's video!

[@etahenry3377]

Brilliant source of information.Thanks so much

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thedrunkencookmostly714]

I know this video is a little old now but thanks for this. I’ve never really thought about pasta quality before but I will now. Pasta is like every other ingredient in a dish. The better the quality, the better the dish (as long as you use the correct techniques) I didn’t realise you was in Australia. Love your videos and have learned a lot since I started watching

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey there! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on pasta quality. It really does make a difference, doesn't it? By the way, I'm based in Australia but I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and learning from them 😊

[@WillGrimm623]

We have Barilla and De Cecco at my supermarket and I never knew there was very much difference! Thanks Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

You never stop learning!

[@csloane4129]

This was so fun and interesting to watch. Thank you! And I loved the GORGEOUS packaging of so many of the pastas you featured! ps Have you ever done a review of best olive oil brands? Wld love to finally know the best affordable options!

[@vandermannmusic]

I would love that video too

[@melianna999]

Good idea

[@vincenzosplate]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏻

[@dee_dee_place]

I would enjoy an EVOO video as well.

[@AlexRod9646]

La molisana is $1.89 in Canada

[@356cruzer4]

Ciao from Melbourne! Thank you for making this video. Subscribed!

[@vincenzosplate]

Welcome aboard 🙏🏻

[@asa_6110]

Ive been watching your videos for a year now and i'm proud to say that the pasta i always choose where i live happens to be one of your recommendations because of your video teachings even before this video , it gives me the right knowledge on how to notice a good quality pasta. Continue doing your amazing work Vincenzo

[@vincenzosplate]

I love to hear that ❤️ thank you so much!

[@Kachna1989]

Surprised to see La Molisana, here it costs quite less than Barilla or Panzani. But on the other hand glad to hear that there is a reason for why I prefer it over other store brands :)

[@vincenzosplate]

That’s a good quality pasta! 👏🏻

[@Kachna1989]

@@vincenzosplate I also want to ask if Cirio cans and passatas are any good. I prefer buying Mutti but it can get prici.

[@cosettapessa6417]

@@Kachna1989 mutti is better for sure.

[@locke5954]

The local grocery stores have been upping their pasta game recently. I have been able to get De Cecco for the last 6 months and I really love that pasta. Today I made carbonara and I found Rummo pasta in my local store. I can see the difference with Rummo. It has a really nice texture and flavor. I hope they keep selling Rummo and De Cecco here I love both brands.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for sharing your experience with Rummo pasta, it's great to hear that you enjoyed it! 🍝 Keep up the pasta exploration and let me know if you try any other great brands. 😉

[@toriless]

De Cecco has been here for decades.

[@krazmokramer]

WOW!!! This is a fabulous video! Thank you Vincenzo!! This is the first time I have heard any explanation of how to select a great pasta. I'm old, retired, and live in a small USA town. I buy De Cecco when it's available. Otherwise it's Barilla. I eat pasta almost every day. I make my own sauce with San Marzano tomatoes. I used to make my own egg pasta, but now I'm too lazy. I can't figure out how to determine which pasta shape is "proper" for which sauce. I would sure appreciate a video like this one that explains how to select a pasta shape. In other words...why is clam sauce served on linguine instead of spaghetti or fettuccine? I'm new to your channel, but I really enjoy your enthusiasm for this food. SUBSCRIBED

[@beatrizlrodriguez1158]

Bravo, thank you so much, excellent information

[@evelynjohnson9689]

I would like to thank you very much! Today I must have spent at least 3 hours watching your videos and taking notes. I purchased quality pasta and olive, started with something simple fettuccine. I came out just like the star 5 restaurants.. My confidence is at an all time high. Thank you for sharing years of wisdom and skills with us.

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the videos and found them helpful! It's wonderful to see your confidence soar and your fettuccine turn out like a 5-star restaurant dish. Keep up the great work, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask! 🍝👨‍🍳

[@aaronlopez492]

Thank you for the information Vincenzo. For your help I'll give you ten 🌟's.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you sooo much Aaron!!

[@Superpsychandie]

I am very lucky that the grocery store across the road from my house here in Canada sells Delverde pasta and always has lots of it in stock!

[@vincenzosplate]

That is awesome!

[@Skarfp]

Thank you! I can't wait to finally taste a good pasta.

[@larrylitmanen9877]

Barilla Bronze Cut is pretty good, i have to say i never looked at pasta as premium or not but i tried it once and i could feel the texture. I now buy only bronze cut.

[@toriless]

La Molisana has a Bronze cut, it is going to be to next pasta dish.

[@cassadeemaywong]

I love Mancini pasta so much. a lot more expensive but I still buy it for dinner with friends.

[@vincenzosplate]

Yeah definitely one of my favourite

[@heathsavage4852]

Great advice! Garofalo always gives me a good result.

[@gmonti1111]

Luv you Vincenzo thanks for the advice my friend

[@vincenzosplate]

🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ritzelschamane5513]

I always buy De Cecco here in Germany. Love those!

[@vincenzosplate]

Great!

[@one4stevo]

Vincenzo Amazing video. Such an important topic that can transform a meal.

[@vincenzosplate]

I’m really glad you think so! 🙏🏻

[@markbeck8384]

Very helpful. I enjoy your presentations, and I will take your advice.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for your kind words and support! I'm glad you find my videos helpful. Enjoy cooking and let me know if you have any questions! 😊👍

[@rosemarysemprez1265]

Thank you Vincenzo for this video. All three of your favorite pasta can be purchased on Amazon.😛. When I went to Italy my favorite was Martelli pasta I had in Pisa.

[@vincenzosplate]

That’s great!!

[@cheesy_87]

This is some great information, thank you so much for making this! I certainly learned a lot

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure 🙏🏻

[@stentasch]

What for usefull information . Since I started you watching my pasta cooking is absolute great.

[@vincenzosplate]

I love to hear that!! 😍

[@ace6426]

Thanks for sharing, now I will be looking for more artisan pastas 👍

[@vincenzosplate]

Great

[@ohger1]

Most supers in the U.S. have Barilla, Ronzoni and Prince (both U.S. based I believe), plus a bewildering selection of imported pasta from Italy. I've seen DeCecco and Rummo on the shelf, but I'll check other Italian imports as well. Thanks for the info!

[@vincenzosplate]

Great to hear that you found the pasta information helpful! It's fascinating to see the variety of pasta options available, both domestic and imported. Feel free to explore and experiment with different brands and types. Enjoy your cooking adventures! 👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@MrAwesomePoopz]

YES! I LOVE Molisana! it's not expensive but amazing in flavor!

[@vincenzosplate]

Great!!

[@reis052]

Thank you, this was really helpful.

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure!

[@biancapapusoiu2022]

Very educational video. Thank’s a lot!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thegrateescape8536]

Very helpfull video to be better home made italian chef! :)))

[@vincenzosplate]

Yay! 🙏🏻

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Great video Vincenzo! Only top quality at our house. If we don't make by scratch we use the best. Chef Mike

[@vincenzosplate]

Fantastic 👏🏻

[@markwong85]

I am so glad you love La Molisana too, Vincenzo. I used to buy San Remo, but after discovering La Molisana at my local Woolies shop a few years ago, I have been buying that ever since. I love their rigatoni and penne especially. I also was also recently introduced to Rustichella d'Abruzzo. I love their bucatini pasta! Thanks for this informative video, Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

La Molisana is a great brand, brother. It has an amazing quality of their pasta noodles and it doesn't easily gets overcooked. That is why it's part of my top brand options.

[@philijean9810]

Thank you for these great tips!

[@vincenzosplate]

You are so welcome!

[@rharcus]

I use La Molisana, purchased in China - it's the best brand I've found available here.. glad it has your endorsement :D

[@vincenzosplate]

Great to hear!

[@ginamarandino6451]

Unfortunately I can't find any of your top 10 in the grocery stores around me but you did help me an awful lot at picking the right one when I go shopping. And now I feel validated when I buy DeCecco over Barilla 😆

[@vincenzosplate]

Ahahhah 😂🥰🥰

[@kathymatesic222]

Thank you! This was so helpful 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craftiestdude]

This is an excellent video. Going to check to see what selection is available.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Feel free to explore the selection and find something that suits your taste. 🍽️👍

[@craftiestdude]

​@@vincenzosplateupdate: I got my wife to try La Molisana. It was a very light colour of spaghetti. She could tell the difference with the first mouthful. This video is a game-changer. We live in a small town in Canada. Glad our stores have La Molasina.

[@Maplecook]

Excellent tutorial, Chef Vincenzo! When I am in the mood for a top quality pasta, I break out my pasta machine, and I make my own. haha

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds great!

[@Maplecook]

@@vincenzosplate Your approval means a lot to me, Chef. Grazie mille.

[@AlexRod9646]

La molisana and Garafalo are my go to pasta. La molisana is cheaper than Barilla where I shop for groceries.

[@vincenzosplate]

That’s fantastic!!

[@monologproject]

Thank you Vincenzo, from Aotearoa New Zealand!! This is extremely helpful. I think out of the mid-level brands you mentioned, the ones I can easily get at my local supermarket are De Cecco and Garofalo - in fact, just last night, I had some tagliatelle by Garofalo with the last of the Ancient Bolognese sauce I made using your recipe - but I will keep an eye out for some of these nicer ones. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with us, always!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad it was helpful! de Cecco and Garofalo is definitely an amazing choice. Both are great qualitu artisanal pastas with great texture. It doesn’t overcook easily as well. Enjoy!

[@hjge1012]

Where I live, you can find La Molisana, Liguori, Rumo or De Cecco in every supermarket, everywhere. No Barilla to be found anywhere though. My favourite is La Molisana. Over here they also have regular sales, where their entire range of products is for half price. De Cecco is pretty good as well and Liguori is imo on the same level them. Liguori does have really fancy paper packaging though. La Molisana has better pasta though imo. Some supermarkets also have Rummo, but they are imo slightly worse than De Cecco imo. Still good though and they also have regular sales for 50% off. All of those are also roughly the same price as well. La Molisana and Rummo tend to have more sales though. I've also had monograno, which I agree is better, but the difference between these kinds of artisan pastas and the high quality factory pastas (like Molisana), isn't as big. While the difference between quality factory pastas and those cheap glossy dark yellow pastas you can buy everywhere, is quite large.

[@tonyalbanese6446]

I'm so happy we get LaMolisana here in Germany. It's one of the best I've ever used - very forgiving with the cooking time and for the price there's nothing better.

[@thekids_callmeboss6577]

At what supermarkets can you buy this?

[@PresidentOfTheUSA]

@@thekids_callmeboss6577 Kaufland

[@thekids_callmeboss6577]

@@PresidentOfTheUSA thx

[@vincenzosplate]

Yeah great quality!

[@tonyalbanese6446]

@@thekids_callmeboss6577 And Rewe carries DelVerde

[@Angelicwings1]

I tried your recommendations and I haven’t looked back. Pasta was silkier and just a whole lot different in the mouth. I used to go Barilla but have gone for the ones you recommended higher and you are so right about the difference even with commercial brands Cucina Matese was a great recommendation as it’s in my price range but absolutely is a good quality pasta brand

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recommendations and noticed a difference in the texture of the pasta! 🍝 It's great to explore different brands, and Cucina Matese is indeed a fantastic choice for both quality and affordability. Happy cooking! 👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@toriless]

I never used Barilla, it is the Olive Garden of pasta.

[@scorpyto]

I enjoyed this video man, thank you!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad to hear it!

[@ralu1651]

Noooo, not Italian but I eat pasta 3ish times a week in average. So lucky to find the your recommendation in regular shops still, but I’m based in Europe, country border with Italy 😊 I have discovered your channel since “pastaCarbonara” and LOVE your channel! 💚

[@yanava]

I'm using La Molisana for a few years now and its just perfect in every way.

[@vincenzosplate]

Yeah that’s great

[@mariajoao6915]

So happy You recommend La Molisana, I absolutely LOVE that brand 🥰🥰

[@vincenzosplate]

That’s absolutely amazing

[@LaurieEarly]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@vincenzosplate]

It was a pleasure!

[@byronwolters2363]

Here in Canada, for many, many years, all we pretty well had for pasta, was from "Catelli" out of Montreal, started by a Carlo Catelli, who came from the Lake Como area of Italy, over 150 years ago. It's only been in the last maybe 20 years, that we started seeing the Italian brands like "Barilla" - they advertised on TV quite a bit too, then we started seeing "De Cecco", "Garofalo" and "Delverde" in the more major grocery stores, all of which you mention. One Italian brand I've come across lately that you've not mentioned is - "PastaZARA" from the Treviso/Veneto area. They have a lot of shapes available, which always makes a dish interesting. I love your videos and would love to take one of your tours to the Abruzzo area! I'm not Italian at all, but I think Italian food is the best! As is Italian wine - my favourite being Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! Ciao!