Unico Spaghetti
Unico Spaghetti
Unico Spaghetti is the classic long, round strand — the everyday pasta for tomato sauces, olive-oil dishes and meatballs.
Highlights
- Classic long, round pasta strands
- Made from Canadian durum wheat semolina
- Pairs with almost any sauce
- Cooks to al dente in about 9–11 minutes
What is Unico Spaghetti?
The most familiar long pasta — round strands of durum wheat semolina that suit a huge range of sauces, from a simple tomato or aglio e olio to a hearty meat sauce. Its round shape carries smooth and medium sauces evenly along each strand.
Why Choose Unico Spaghetti?
- The most versatile long pasta
- Round strands suit smooth and medium sauces
- A pantry staple for any sauce
- Durum semolina holds a firm al dente bite
How Do You Use Unico Spaghetti?
Common Uses
- Tomato and marinara sauces
- Aglio e olio (garlic and oil)
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Seafood and clam sauces
Best Pairings
- Tomato and meat sauces
- Garlic, olive oil and chili
- Parmesan and pecorino
- Seafood
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 Spaghetti
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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 Spaghetti come in?
Unico Spaghetti is available in the following: 750 g, 900 g.
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5. Is Spaghetti kosher?
Unico Spaghetti is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Spaghetti
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Spaghetti with Fresh Tuna & Tomato Sauce
Seared fresh tuna folded into a tomato sauce sharpened with black olive paste and white wine, tossed with spaghetti a…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Spaghetti
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Spaghetti Pescatore
A generous seafood spaghetti with scallops, shrimp, squid, mussels and baby clams in a San Marzano tomato sauce, fini…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole San Marzano Type Tomatoes · Unico Baby Clams
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Spaghetti with Mozzarella and Fresh Herbs
A no-sauce summer pasta: hot spaghetti tossed with garlic-anchovy oil, a shower of fresh herbs and cubes of melting f…
Key Ingredients: Unico Spaghetti · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Anchovies
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Spaghetti with Tuna
A fast, creamy no-cook sauce of blended tuna, anchovy, olive oil and parsley folded through hot spaghetti, finished w…
Key Ingredients: Unico Solid Light Tuna · Unico Anchovies · Gallo Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Fresh vs Dried Pasta: When to Use Each When fresh pasta beats dried and vice versa — texture, sauces and convenience.
- Durum Semolina and What Makes Good Dried Pasta Why good dried pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, and what bronze-die cutting and slow drying have to do with how it cooks.
- The Unico Story: Italian Flavour at Canadian Tables The story of Unico — from a 1917 Toronto beginning to a leading Canadian Mediterranean-food brand — and what “Mediterranean Foods Since 1917” really means.
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Unico Spaghetti for Everyday Cooking
Unico Spaghetti is the classic long, round pasta strand made from Canadian durum wheat semolina. The most versatile long shape, it pairs with nearly any sauce — tomato, garlic-and-oil, meat or seafood — and holds a firm al dente bite. The everyday strand at the centre of the Unico pasta range.