Unico Capellini
Unico Capellini
Unico Capellini (angel hair) is the finest long pasta — very thin strands that cook in a couple of minutes for the lightest, most delicate sauces.
Highlights
- Very fine 'angel hair' strands
- Cooks in just 2–3 minutes
- For the lightest, most delicate sauces
- The finest strand in the range
What is Unico Capellini?
The thinnest long pasta, also called angel hair. It cooks in just a couple of minutes and is best with the lightest sauces — a brush of olive oil, fresh tomato, seafood or a light broth. Heavy, chunky sauces overwhelm it, so capellini is reserved for delicate dishes.
Why Choose Unico Capellini?
- Finest strand — cooks in minutes
- Made for the lightest sauces
- Delicate angel-hair texture
- The most delicate long pasta in the range
How Do You Use Unico Capellini?
Common Uses
- Light olive-oil dishes
- Fresh tomato and herb sauces
- Brothy and soup pastas
- Delicate seafood
Best Pairings
- Olive oil and garlic
- Fresh tomatoes and basil
- Light seafood
- Lemon and parsley
Nutritional Information
Per approx. 1/10 of a package (85 g) dry pasta
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14 % |
| Thiamine | 0.55 mg | 46 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31 % |
| Folate | 290 µg DFE | 73 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Canadian durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate (iron), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid.
Allergens
Contains wheat. May contain egg.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Capellini
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1. How long does dry pasta take to cook?
Most dry pasta cooks in roughly 8 to 12 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, depending on the shape and how al dente you like it. Always follow the cooking time printed on the package.
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2. How much dry pasta should I cook per person?
A typical single serving is about 85 g of dry pasta, the serving size used on the nutrition panel. Adjust up or down depending on appetites and whether it is a main or a side.
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3. Does dry pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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4. What sizes does Capellini come in?
Unico Capellini is available in the following: 900 g, 750 g.
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5. Is Capellini kosher?
Unico Capellini is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Capellini
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Honey and Nut Pasta Nests
Baked nests of buttered capellini layered with chopped nuts, baked golden and soaked in a lemon-honey syrup — a bakla…
Key Ingredients: Unico Capellini
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Capellini with Clams
Angel-hair pasta in a white clam sauce of baby clams, wine, garlic and parsley, finished with a whisper of nutmeg.
Key Ingredients: Unico Capellini · Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Baby Clams
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Capellini Capra
Angel-hair pasta in a quick fresh-and-canned tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, topped with creamy goat cheese, fr…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Capellini · Unico Whole Tomatoes
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Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce
Delicate capellini in a quick pantry sauce of tuna, capers, roasted peppers and tomato paste, finished with parsley a…
Key Ingredients: Unico Flame Roasted Sweet Peppers — Whole · Unico Capers · Unico Vegetable Oil
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Unico Capellini for Everyday Cooking
Unico Capellini is the finest long pasta — angel hair — made from durum wheat semolina. It cooks in just two to three minutes and suits only the lightest sauces: olive oil, fresh tomato, seafood or broth. It is the most delicate of Unico's long pastas, finer than both spaghetti and spaghettini.