10 Best Dried Pasta | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Rummo is one of the few brands that still make pasta using the traditional and much slower method of production. From their small, authentic factory in Benevento, Campania, they've been doing things the right way for over 170 years, and it shows. The proof is in the pasta as it is nothing short of delicious. 

Their pappardelle is long and wide with an especially rough surface from the bronze die cutting used, which means it clings to full-bodied sauces better than others. Try it with a mushroomy or meaty ragù and you'll taste the difference in an instant. 

Since 1789, Garofalo pasta has been benefiting from the ideal climate of the Gragnano region just south of Naples. This area is often referred to as the homeland of pasta and is one of the main reasons why Garafalo are able to offer such high-quality products. 

Their penne is made using the finest organic whole wheat durum semolina and nothing more. Sure, a little water is added to help the pasta form, but this is a simple and healthy recipe that's been passed down for generations so you know it will taste authentic. Simply put, if you're after whole wheat pasta, you won't get better. 

Barilla is a big name in the dried pasta game and is the most readily bought and adored brand in Italy (which is all you need to know). They're also incredibly popular here in the UK, with their more standard varieties featuring heavily on just about every supermarket shelf in the country. 

If you've already tried those, we recommend their tortellini, because who doesn't want a quick and easy meal on stand-by in the cupboard? Choose between ham and cheese or a three-cheese epic and let Barilla sweep you off your feet with their centuries-old pasta dedication. This multi-buy of 10 will save you money, too! 

De Cecco pride themselves on sourcing the finest wheat that they can find (usually from Canada) and in the exact same Italian factory, they have been creating some of the country's favourite dried pasta since 1886. If you're after the best spaghetti from the supermarket, this is as good as it gets. 

This is their No 12. spaghetti, which is a little thicker than you may be used to. This thickness goes a long way in latching on to as much of that spicy meatball sauce you've had simmering away all day. It'll then proceed to wow your guests with its authentic flavour and texture of real-deal spaghetti. 

This is another gluten-free pasta that's been made using some very unique ingredients. Featuring corn, yellow lentil, chickpea and buckwheat alongside the ancient grains of tiff, amaranth and sorghum, this mix of cereals gives the pasta a complex profile of proteins and nutrients.

Of course, the blend makes for a really interesting flavour too, and one that we highly recommend trying with an earthy mushroom or creamy cheese sauce. If you're after something different both in terms of shape and taste, give this tasty radiatori a go. 

Choosing to do things a little differently, Biona has created a certified organic spelt tagliatelle with white spelt flour and spinach powder. The result is a delicious and nutritious pasta that does away with the wheat to give a smooth texture and distinctly nutty flavour profile. 

The only slight downside to this pasta is that your only option is to purchase six packets as a multi-buy. While this is great for all of the spelt enthusiasts out there (and those who want to eat less wheat), it will require a lucky leap of faith from those who have never tried this flour type before. 

Made from organic green lentil flour, organic green pea flour and organic brown rice flour, this is a protein-rich pasta with a difference. It's a fantastic option if you're skipping on the gluten or want to get some protein in even before you've mixed it with meat, vegetables or a sauce. 

The only thing to watch out for is that it's very expensive to buy individually, making the multi-buy of six a clever idea to save you some dosh. That aside, we love this tasty, health-conscious pasta alternative that's super popular and comes very highly rated on Amazon. 

As one of the most adored pasta varieties in both Italy and the rest of the world, fusilli is a great shape to serve with tomato or pesto sauces. With its spiralised ridges, it excels at that all-important sauce capturing to give every mouthful as much flavour as possible.

Napolina's fusilli is made the Italian way using whole durum wheat to retain as much of the goodness of the grain as possible, making this an easy swap for families. This healthy yet affordable pasta may not rock a connoisseur's socks off, but it's sure to satisfy the rest of us. 

We know the daily struggles of having to convince your children that food is important and mealtimes are for eating – and so do Dalla Costa. Their range of pasta features dozens of fun shapes that pertain purely to kids, but we think their zoo variety is the best of them all. 

Let your kids eat their way through these savannah animals that have been formed using fine organic durum wheat with a little spinach and tomato powder. They're also ready in just 5 minutes! Of course, this pasta is niche in its target audience, which is the only reason why it's not higher up the list. 

This penne from Tesco's Hearty Food Co. range may not be made from the best Italian durum wheat going, but that hasn't stopped it from satisfying the hunger of students and anyone else who's watching where they spend their pennies. 

With plenty of happy reviewers on Tesco, you can buy in faith knowing the others who ate before you enjoyed themselves. A crowd-pleasing, made-in-Italy penne that's incredibly cheap and ready to be snapped up, brought home and devoured.