PASTA ELBOWS

Good tasting pasta. Elbows are versatile a nice thickness, (not too thick) good for mac-n-cheese, goulash or cold macaroni salad. Cooks to al dente in 6 minutes.

I first heard of DeCecco pasta after watching a few YT videos by chefs comparing pasta products. Most reviewed products fell into one of two categories: the low priced brands found on supermarket shelves everywhere, or the gourmet brands imported from Italy and cost three to five times the price of the mass market brands. And then there's DeCecco pasta. Every chef gave it high marks. I thought I'd give it a try. For about a dollar more than a similar Barilla pasta, the difference is immediately noticeable. Better taste. Better texture. It's the ingredients, and it's the process. Pure duram wheat semolina that's slow-dried at low temperature by the company whose founder, Filippo De Cecco, invented the process in Italy generations ago. The same slow drying process used by those pastas imported from Italy costing seven to ten dollars per box. For about a buck more than the supermarket brands, you're getting gourmet quality.

This is a very good quality pasta which tastes good and was easy to prepare. It comes in handy as a side dish or an entree depending on your needs. Read the story on the back of the box about the origins of the pasta. A father & son legacy passed on through multiple generations😎

De Cecco Elbows No. 81 are hands‑down the best elbow pasta I’ve ever used. The texture is exactly what you want — firm, springy, and able to hold its shape even if you accidentally let it go a minute too long. It has that classic De Cecco bite that makes even a simple bowl of elbows and sauce taste like something special. The flavor is rich and wheaty, and the pasta grabs onto cheese, sauces, and dressings beautifully. Whether I’m making mac and cheese, pasta salad, or a quick weeknight dish, these elbows come out perfect every single time. They don’t get mushy, they don’t fall apart, and they make every recipe feel a little more “authentic Italian” without any extra effort. If you want a reliable, high‑quality elbow pasta that elevates even the simplest meals, De Cecco No. 81 is the one to get. Five stars without hesitation.

Delicious. Quality. Cook well.