The holidays include a plethora of parties and family gatherings. This year try something new instead of that go-to dish you usually make. Not only is Cervasi pasta great for the main show, but it can also be an amazing opening act. It’s possible to treat your guests to mac-n-cheese bites, spaghetti bites, tortellini bites […]
It’s our favorite time of the year at Cervasi: the holidays are in full swing, family from all over is coming to town, and the kids are home from school. Give the little ones something fun to do that can add a festive touch to your home or make a great gift. Of course, Cervasi […]
With its short cooking time and familiar shape, the elbow is a popular noodle. Its name is derived from the Italian word, “maccheroni” which means hollow or tubular. And, you can also hear the beginnings of the popular American dish: macaroni and cheese! But don’t be fooled: the shape we are talking about today is […]
It’s said to be the oldest noodle. It’s the #1 pasta in the US and the top-selling Cervasi pasta in Kansas City. Can you guess it? The most famous noodle of them all is … spaghetti! Spaghetti’s name means “length of cord.” The thickness can vary and it is one of the most versatile noodles. Spaghetti is a wonderful […]
If you want to take your traditional mac-n-cheese a step further, make it extra special with Cervasi cavatappi pasta! The cavatappi, known as a corkscrew, is a spiral-shaped tube that usually has grooves. English speakers also call this noodle “double elbows.” Hailing from Southern Italy, this pasta is great for entrees, sides, baked dishes, pasta […]
We’ve been sharing recipes on the Cervasi website for a long time. We started to wonder — what are your favorites from our own collection of treasured family recipes? It should be no surprise that our guests are looking for all varieties of pasta recipes because after all… we’re importers of quality Italian pasta (among […]
Penne pasta, one of the most well-known and loved pasta cuts, is in our Know Your Noodle spotlight. The penne noodle is a specialty of the Campania region in Southern Italy. Penne is an Italian word for “quills” or feather pens. It’s large, two inches straight and cut at an angle to resemble the point of a quill. […]
Pasta salad is a popular, easy dish to bring to family gatherings, picnics and special occasions. The hallmark pasta widely used for pasta salads is the fusilli noodle that was developed in southern Italy. The fusilli cut is named after the word “fuso” which translates to “spindle.” The corkscrew-shaped pasta is great at holding a variety of […]
You may be looking for an edgy noodle that can handle the weight of a heavy meat sauce or larger vegetables. At Cervasi, we are proud to offer a noodle that we know can do the job: Rigatoni from our Short Cuts product line. The rigatoni noodle was cleverly named after the principle of “rigare,” which […]
Side dishes are simple, crowd-pleasing additions to any picnic, pool party, barbecue or family reunion. But why stick with the same ol’ pasta salad recipe? Mix it up using Cervasi’s own pasta salad creation formula. Let your next party side dish explode with flavor. Only your imagination sets the limits. Here’s how: Pick a Cervasi Pasta: Bow […]
