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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

99¢ Pasta Wins Taste Test

New York Magazine recently taste tested several brands of pasta. Quick, easy, filling, and still cheap, which brand is the best? And is the artisanal Italian variety better than what you can get at D’Ag’s?

Expert panel of pastavores blind-tasted eight brands of dried spaghetti. The 99-cent underdog from Trader Joe’s triumphed, edging out the pricey artisanal competition and the popular Barilla brand.