Description
Acini di Pepe – learn all about this tiny pasta! What it is, how to cook it and what our favorite way to use it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6qt water
- 1 pound acini di pepe pasta
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add water to a large sauce pan.
- Add salt and bring to a boil
- Add acini de pepe pasta. Reduce to simmer and let cook approx. 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Drain and use in your favorite recipe – we love it in this Italian Wedding Soup!
Notes
- Acini di pepe vs. coucous: These are different types of pastas that require different cooking directions. Do not confuse the two.
- Gluten-free: This pasta is made with semolina flour, which comes from a type of wheat, making it not gluten-free.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.