Cooked tricolor pasta

Cooked tricolor pasta is a variety of pasta that combines three different colors and flavors in the same preparation: traditional wheat pasta, spinach-based pasta (green in color), and tomato pasta (red in color). This mix not only adds visual appeal to dishes but also a subtle touch of additional flavor thanks to the natural ingredients that color the pasta.

Its origin dates back to Italian cuisine, where creativity and the use of natural ingredients to color pasta are common. Tricolor pasta has become popular in various cuisines due to its versatility and aesthetic appeal, making it perfect for salads, soups, and main dishes.

From a nutritional standpoint, when cooked, tricolor pasta is a source of carbohydrates that provide quick energy. Furthermore, the green and red variants contain traces of vitamins and minerals from spinach and tomato, respectively, which slightly increase their nutritional value compared to traditional white pasta.

In different Hispanic American countries, tricolor pasta may also be known as tricolor noodles or tricolor pasta, with the same term generally being maintained. However, in some places, it might simply be referred to as "multicolor pasta" or "mixed noodles" depending on the local context.