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All of our pasta products are KosherⓊ, meaning they meet the qualifications of dietary rules in Judaism. Still have a question? Contact us!
Our products contain wheat ingredients and are manufactured in facilities that use eggs. For additional information concerning allergens, please e-mail us by clicking on “Contact Us” or calling 1-800-EAT-PASTA (1-800-328-7275). Still have a question? Contact us!
Our packages include an accurate listing of the ingredients and allergens in our products. Refer to the actual product packaging for the most up-to-date information.
The majority of our products are made from wheat so they will contain some amount of gluten. Still have a question? Contact us!
We use conventionally grown wheat to make most varieties of Creamette® pasta. U.S. wheat farmers use U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved pesticides to protect wheat crops from pests. In applying pesticides, by law, farmers must adhere to the EPA-approved pesticide label for strict instructions on use. Still have a question? Contact us!
We do both, We have contracts with millers and are able to do the milling in ourselves. They feed the flour directly to our plants. Still have a question? Contact us!
No, our pastas do not contain yeast. Still have a question? Contact us!
Many Winland Foods products are Non-GMO Project Verified. Look for the Non-GMO Project Verification Seal on the package. As of February 18, 2015 there is no genetically modified wheat commercially grown in the United States*.
*Source: United States Department of Agriculture. Still have a question? Contact us!
Soluble fiber is found in significant amounts in virtually all fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber is found mainly in whole wheat products, bran, and fibrous vegetables like carrots. Still have a question? Contact us!
We counted an average of 68 strands per 2 oz serving. **You will need to multiply this amount per servings in a package for the entire amount. Still have a question? Contact us!
All of our nutritional information is based on an uncooked measurement. Still have a question? Contact us!
We do not recommend boiling this product, since it is precooked. Oven Ready was designed to re-hydrate in typical lasagna recipes. Boiling can result in starchy broken pieces that are difficult to separate. Still have a question? Contact us!
We do not recommend cooking pasta in a slow cooker. It must be cooked in boiling water to gelatinize the starches which keep the pasta together and prevent it from becoming mushy and pasty. Still have a question? Contact us!
We do not recommend freezing uncooked pasta. Our pasta products should be stored in a cool, dry place for maximum freshness. Glass or metal containers are recommended for storing dry products. Still have a question? Contact us!
Yes. Pasta dishes may be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time, refrigerated (covered) and then baked. They may also be prepared and frozen (unbaked) for up to 2 months. For quality reasons, we do not recommend freezing baked lasagna. Still have a question? Contact us!
We recommend only heating short cuts (such as elbows, penne, rotini) in the microwave. Long cuts such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, etc. do not cook well. Microwave water at HIGH (100%) in 3 qt microwave safe bowl 5 to 9 minutes or until boiling; carefully stir in pasta. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 7 to 9 minutes or just until tender. (This is for 1 serving of pasta. The amount of water is the same whether on the stove or in the microwave.) Still have a question? Contact us!
If you are using a similar cut, you can substitute evenly. Otherwise, you will need to follow the cooking directions that are specified on the package of pasta you are substituting. Still have a question? Contact us!
The amount per serving is 1/3 cups. For 4 people you will just need to multiply the amounts. Example: 1/3 = .33, so multiply .33 x 4 = 1.32. So you will need to measure 1-1/3 cups dry. Still have a question? Contact us!
Either way is fine. But keep in mind that if pasta is cooked with broth, a cloudier (not clear) broth will result. For hearty soups, this is usually not important. If cooking pasta in broth, be sure to start with an extra amount of broth since pasta will absorb roughly 25% of the liquid. Still have a question? Contact us!
We only recommend rinsing for cold salads to stop the cooking time. Rinsing pasta that is intended to be served in a hot dish with hot tap water will lower its temperature and may also cause more starch which will make the pasta sticky. Still have a question? Contact us!
Cooked pasta can be refrigerated. Toss each pound of cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil – refrigerate covered for three to four days. For best quality, refrigerate pasta and sauce in separate containers. Still have a question? Contact us!
The best by date (example: FEB1112HBYs read as follows: February 11, 2012. The letters following the date are plant information. Still have a question? Contact us!
We recommend storing uncooked pasta in a tightly sealed package or container in a cool, dry place (preferably a kitchen pantry) for best quality. Storing pasta anywhere outside of a controlled environment is not recommended. The age of the pasta can be determined by reading the date coding information on our packages. Still have a question? Contact us!
While our egg pasta/noodles all have a shelf life of 2 years, our non-egg pasta has a shelf life of 3 years. Still have a question? Contact us!