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DID YOU

KNOW...

All About Pasta

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 BY DINNER TONIGHT
Selecting the right shape of pasta in your dish
has the ability to take your meal to a level beyond
your imagination. The following information will
help you to make the right decision in order to

create a delicious meal! Choosing the right shape
for your dish can be challenging but we want to
make it easier for you! See the guide below:
Shelf life matters! Here are the shelf lives for

dry noodles:
Soups: Egg Pasta Noodles & Vegetable:
Farfalline, Pastina, Fideo, Fusilli, Tripolini, Ruote, 1-2 years depending on the best by date
Orzo
Salads: Non-Egg:

Linguine, Fusilli, Tubini, Rotini, Ziti, Tripolini, 3 years depending on best by date
Rocchetti, Penne, Vermicelli
Casseroles: Are you making the most out of all the
Figli, Lasagna, Orzo, Fusilli, Rocchetti, Rotini, pasta you recently cooked? Follow these

Spaghetti, Radiatori tips to ensure your food is safe to eat for
Stir-Fry: you and the entire family!
Ziti, Linguine, Penne, Mostaccioli, Rotini,
Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Tubini, Farfalline Leftover safety 101!
Sauces: Keep in refrigerator for only 3-4 days

Fettuccine, Tortellini, Linguine, Fusilli, Penne, Planning your meals will help you utilize
Orzo, Gemelli, Vermicelli, Rigatoni your leftovers better.
Baked Dishes Keep food as peak quality by immediately
Tubini, Ziti, Farfalline, Manicotti portioning into smaller containers to avoid
bacteria growth.

Stop the presses because pasta doesn’t last Always reheat food to 165 Degrees F.
lifetime! Contrary to what you think, pasta does When in doubt, toss it out!
have a shelf life and it matters! The following
information will definitely help you get your
money’s worth.

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