Every year, May 1st to May 7th is PASTA WEEK! In honour of this special event, we’ve compiled the MOST POPULAR types of pasta, the BEST pasta machines to make your own at home, and some amazing restaurants to enjoy premium quality pasta and Italian cuisine right here in Montreal!
TOP PASTA TYPES
What is your favouritetype of pasta... Stuffed? Traditional? If you saw our list of the Top 5 pasta types, you know there are a few surprises... We’ve also got the Top 5 *stuffed* pasta types! Check it out!
Top 5 stuffed pastas
- Tortelini
- Ravioli
- Conchiglie
- Manicotti
- Cannelloni
HOMEMADE PASTA
The tradition of pasta-making goes back generations… Despite the wide variety of pre-made dry pasta, many people still swear by the homemade variety.
Now, with modern technology, it’s easier than ever to make your own pasta at home! Here are a few pasta makes you can try to enjoy fresh, homemade pasta on the reg!
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Where you can find pasta makers:
BEST ELECTRIC:
“Kitchen Aid” Canadian Tire
BEST BY HAND:
Marcato Atlas at Walmart
ALSO
Marcato Atlas on Amazon
GOOD BUDGET:
Pasta Maker deluxe on Amazon
TOP PASTA RESTAURANTS
With a vibrant Italian community, Montreal has lots to offer pasta fans! Here are a few top picks of restaurants to enjoy premium quality pasta near you!
Pasta restaurants in Montreal participating in pasta week:
- Biscotti e cucina
- Pastaga
- Brotelli pasta bar
- Cafe via dante
- Cucina antica
- Greasy spoon
- Il miglio
- Joiea sociale
- Keste
- Le demande générale
- Le petit italien
- Lombardi
- Maiolo
- Nozy
- Pasta csareccia
- Quindici15
- Wienstein & Gavinos