What dishes is ditalini best for?

It is the classic pasta for minestrone, pasta e fagioli and other bean or vegetable soups. It also works in cold pasta salads and simple sides with olive oil and vegetables.

How long does it take to cook?

Small ditalini typically cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes. Taste it a minute or two before the package time, since the small tubes soften quickly.

Is it a good substitute for other small pasta shapes?

Yes. It stands in well for tubetti, small shells or orzo in soups, though orzo is rice-shaped and gives a different texture.

Does it contain gluten?

Yes. It is made from wheat, so it is not suitable for a gluten-free diet.

How should I store it?

Keep the box sealed in a cool, dry pantry. Once opened, transfer leftovers to an airtight container to keep it dry.

Where is the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz cheapest?

At Walmart, for $1.36, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 388 ratings.

Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz

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Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz

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Last seen at $1.36 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz

Great Value Ditalini is a 16 oz box of small, short tube pasta, the classic shape for minestrone, pasta e fagioli and other bean and vegetable soups. The tiny tubes hold sauce and broth well and cook in roughly 8 to 10 minutes. It is a plain durum wheat pasta with no added flavor, so it competes on shape and value rather than on bronze dies or specialty grains. Buyers rate it highly and treat it as a pantry staple rather than a premium pasta.

Best forSoups and minestronePasta salads and cold dishesQuick weeknight sidesFeeding a family on a budget

Pros

Small tubes hold broth and sauce well
Classic shape for bean and vegetable soups
Versatile for salads, sides and bakes
Widely available and easy to stock up on
Consistently high ratings from buyers

Cons

Plain commodity pasta, not a premium or bronze-die product
Only one 16 oz box per pack
Small shape can overcook quickly if unattended
No whole wheat or specialty grain version in this line

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 5388 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 388 ratings and mostly treat it as a reliable everyday pantry pasta. They like the small tube shape for soups and salads and consider it a solid staple.

What people mention

TexturePraisedBuyers say it keeps a good bite and holds up in soup.
VersatilityPraisedReviewers use it for soups, salads and side dishes alike.
Cooking timeMixedSome note it softens fast and needs watching so it does not overcook.
FlavorMixedOn its own the pasta is plain, so it leans on the sauce or broth.

About the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz

Great Value Ditalini is a small, tube-shaped dry pasta. It comes in a 16 oz box.

The bite-sized shape suits hearty soups, pasta salads and simple side dishes. It works well with vegetables, beans and sauces.

Type: Ditalini, dry pasta
Size: 16 oz
Quantity: 1 box
Brand: Great Value

Specifications

multipack_quantity: 1Source
size: 16ozSource

Questions and answers

What dishes is ditalini best for?: It is the classic pasta for minestrone, pasta e fagioli and other bean or vegetable soups. It also works in cold pasta salads and simple sides with olive oil and vegetables.
How long does it take to cook?: Small ditalini typically cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes. Taste it a minute or two before the package time, since the small tubes soften quickly.
Is it a good substitute for other small pasta shapes?: Yes. It stands in well for tubetti, small shells or orzo in soups, though orzo is rice-shaped and gives a different texture.
Does it contain gluten?: Yes. It is made from wheat, so it is not suitable for a gluten-free diet.
How should I store it?: Keep the box sealed in a cool, dry pantry. Once opened, transfer leftovers to an airtight container to keep it dry.
Where is the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz cheapest?: At Walmart, for $1.36, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Great Value Ditalini, 16 oz?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 388 ratings.