Fresh or dried pasta - which is better? This is an age-old debate which often results in dried pasta being crowned the winner, mostly due to its cooking convenience and long-lasting shelf-life.
However, you have probably heard many pasta lovers repeatedly argue that fresh pasta is better than dried pasta. You'll often hear fans of fresh pasta explain that “it just tastes better” or “you must try it to know the difference”.
Well, here at Ra-Ft Cafe we’re also convinced that nothing beats freshly-made pasta. But rather than just tell you that it’s better, we thought we would get the (dough)ball rolling and help break down some of the main reasons why when it comes to pasta - fresh is best!
If you want to discover the benefits for yourself, then why not try our range of freshly-made pasta - which is available to pre-order online for delivery or self-pick-up.
It all starts with the ingredients.
Did you know, fresh pasta and dried pasta actually have two completely different types of recipe?
Fresh pasta dough is typically made using flour and fresh eggs - compared to dried pasta, which usually uses a combination of water and durum flour or semolina.
By using super-fresh eggs in our dough recipe, all of our pastas have a soft, rich and velvety texture - not to mention a vibrant and glorious golden-yellow colour.
Create fresh meals in minutes.
Dried pasta is well-known for being quick and easy to cook - however you may be surprised to know that fresh pasta cooks in just a fraction of the time compared to dried pasta! Just 3-4 minutes in fact. Now that’s a ‘faster-pasta’!
This makes it the perfect ingredient to have ready-to-go in your fridge for your mid-week meals or when you’re in a rush to get something comforting and wholesome on the table for lunch or dinner.
Soak up the flavor.
The texture of freshly-made pasta is designed to work best with thin, creamy, buttery and flavorful sauces such as marinara sauce, basil pesto, or herb-enriched butters.
The pastas soft absorbent texture makes it the perfect vessel for soaking up all the flavors and moisture from sauces, and will totally transform your pasta dish into something which packs an extra taste sensation.
A healthier choice.
One thing many people aren’t aware of is that fresh pasta usually contains less carbohydrates than dried pasta!
So if you’re looking for ways to lower your calorie intake without cutting out pasta - make the swap from dried to fresh pasta today.
Free from preservatives.
As all of our pastas are made fresh to order, we don’t add any additives or nasties that you’ll typically find in your shop-bought dried pastas.
Freshly-made pasta can last 1-2 days in the fridge, but it will also last for weeks in the freezer in an airtight container or bag.
When should you use dried pasta instead of fresh?
Don’t worry…dried pasta still has its place in the kitchen.
Some pasta dishes work better with dried pastas - which are easier to cook al dente and are robust enough to stand up to heavier sauces, like a hearty Bolognese or Ragù.
Dried pasta also lasts longer in the pantry, so you can keep it on hand for quick meals and comes in all sorts of wonderful shapes and sizes.
Ready to discover the differences for yourself?
Now that you have a better understanding of the difference between Fresh and Dry pasta, why not try our range of freshly-made pasta?
We make our fresh pasta to order, so please note you are required to order 2 days in advance (e.g. order by 4 pm on Sunday for Tuesday / by 4 pm Wednesday for Friday).
Explore our range of fresh pasta and homemade sauces below or visit our online shop.
Get RM5 off any fresh pasta, lasagna and our homemade sauces using code FRESHISBEST at the checkout. Expires 31 Oct 2021.
