Giada’s gluten-free pasta has earned a reputation for delivering an excellent al dente bite and a clean flavor—all thanks to Italian-grown, non-GMO corn and rice flour. Each traditional pasta shape is thoughtfully designed to match a particular recipe style.
Whether you’re tossing, simmering, or baking, here’s a friendly guide to choosing the right shape for a delicious dish every time.
Tossed Pasta: Caserecce
When it comes to dishes like cacio e pepe, carbonara, or a vibrant pesto pasta, you need a shape that can handle plenty of tossing. Giada’s Caserecce is a thick, rustic twist that won’t fall apart under vigorous mixing.
Its little curves create perfect nooks to trap every bit of creamy sauce. For the best texture, drain the pasta a couple of minutes early—the pasta will continue to cook as it mingles with the hot sauce and pasta water.
Simply Sauced Pasta: Mezzi Rigatoni
For classic sauces like pomodoro or bolognese, Mezzi Rigatoni is a delightful choice. This half-sized version of the traditional rigatoni features thin tubes that offer a refined bite.
The gentle hollows of Mezzi Rigatoni are ideal for lightly coated, tomato-based sauces, ensuring every forkful delivers the perfect balance of pasta and sauce.
Soup Pasta: Stelline
When comfort food calls, few dishes are as heartwarming as a bowl of pastina soup. Giada’s Stelline—tiny star-shaped pasta—is perfect for this purpose. These little stars cook in just minutes, making them a breeze to add directly to a bubbling pot of broth.
Whether it’s a simple chicken soup or a classic pasta e fagioli, Stelline turns every spoonful into a fun, satisfying treat for both kids and adults.
Baked Pasta: Ziti Corti Rigati
Baked pasta dishes have a long, delicious history, and Giada’s Ziti Corti Rigati is a standout choice. This classic shape has been cherished for centuries as the ideal pasta for layering under melty cheese and savory sauces.
Its sturdy tubes hold up beautifully in casseroles—be it a traditional baked ziti with meatballs or a modern twist on sheet pan pasta alla norma—making every bite a comforting celebration of flavor.
