Celebrate National Pasta Month with Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta

Pasta has been my comfort food and my ever-reliable meal whenever I am too lazy to prepare a three-course meal for the family. But it doesn’t mean that I get to compromise the taste and the quality since it contains all the needed nutrients.

During those days, having spaghetti on the table means we celebrate something special. And we only have one option before, the use of tomato sauce for pasta dishes. But now, we can have it anytime we want and even in the comforts of our homes. We can also play with different ingredients in our kitchen whatever we fancy and whatever depends on our cravings.

But did you know that pasta has which can be considered “al dente” which, means firm to bite is made from durum wheat? Dona Elena Al Dente was made through the artisan way of cooking pasta–slow drying process and not subjected to high heat. It uses special bronze dies which leaves a rough surface that creates ridges on the pasta. These ridges help sauces stick to the pasta better, making every bite simply delicious.

Professor Luchie Callanta explains nutritional benefits of Pasta

RJ Ledesma share his passion for food and pasta dishes.

Chef Michael Cottabaren shares some tips on cooking pasta the Al Dente way

Chef Michael Cottabaren also shared three pasta dishes, which we were able to try. I must tell you, it was simply love at first bite! My kids were able to try them too and voila! Done!

Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta is the only Artisan Quality Italian pasta brand in the Philippines, which is sourced from Italy, the capital of modern times. It lives up its name, being “al dente” or “firm to bite” only pasta made fro 100% Durum Wheat Semolina can be considered al dente!

It has also 13% high content protein, which was preserved from its slow drying process. It is also GMO (genetically modified-organisms) free which means all products are 100% natural.

Al Dente has different varieties available in the market.

Penne Rigate (Quills or Feathers)

Fusilli (Twisted spaghetti)

Fettucine (Feta meaning ribbon)

Spaghetti (a length of cord)

Lasagna (lasanum meaning pot)

Enjoy pasta dishes in the comforts of your home with Al Dente. For recipes, you might want to try my Chicken Adobo Penne or you may check my site more often because I will be posting some more recipes for you.

What is your favorite pasta dish and why?