Cereales y Granos

Cooked rotini

Cooked rotini
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Ingredient Information

Name

Cooked rotini

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

5 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Cooked rotini is a type of short, spiral-shaped pasta, very popular in Italian cuisine and widely used in various recipes around the world. Its characteristic spiral shape allows ingredients and sauces to adhere easily, enhancing the flavor of each dish.

This type of pasta originates from Italy, where each pasta shape is designed to pair best with certain types of sauces or preparations. Rotini is ideal for pasta salads, baked dishes, and combinations with creamy or tomato-based sauces.

Properties: Cooked rotini is an important source of complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy. It also provides plant-based proteins and, depending on the type of flour used (e.g., whole wheat), it may contain dietary fiber that aids digestion. Its firm texture and shape make it very versatile for numerous culinary preparations.

Synonyms in Spanish: In Hispanic American countries, rotini does not always have a direct translation, but it is often known as pasta espiral, pasta enroscada, or simply espirales. These terms help identify this type of pasta in supermarkets and local recipes.

Nutritional Properties

2.3g
fiber
1.2g
fat
1mg
sodium
15mg
calcium
27mcg
folate
1.2mg
iron
75mg
potassium
150
calories
5.7g
protein
0.1mg
vitamin b1
0.04mg
vitamin b2
1.3mg
vitamin b3
0.1mg
vitamin b6
30g
carbohydrates

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