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How to Cook Perfect Pasta

At Pasta Pantry, we are fresh pasta addicts. You can always swing by and buy our fresh homemade pasta as a part of your grocery list, but if you’re cooking store-bought dried pasta at home, here are some suggestions for getting the best results. Measure First Most pasta doubles in volume when it is cooked. It’s […]

Guess How Much Pasta Italians Eat Every Year?

… and other fun facts about our favourite food! What shape, what sauce? One of the reasons there are so many different shapes of pasta is that the weight, texture, size and shape of the pasta all contribute to the way it holds the sauce. Certain shapes of pasta are better paired with certain sauces. […]

4 Fun Things to Do In and Around Sherwood Park

As we move into the summer months, there’s no shortage of awesome events to check out in and around our community of Sherwood Park. Here’s Pasta Pantry’s top 4 must-do activities to keep you on the go this summer! Royal Canadian Circus The circus returns to Edmonton between June 10-12, 2016 at Northlands. Classic big […]

Sherwood Park’s Gluten Free Fair is back for a fourth year!

Gluten Free Cravings 2016 The number of people following gluten free diets continues to increase dramatically. As public demand changes, more Sherwood Park restaurants and businesses are meeting the dietary needs of people with sensitivities to wheat and gluten. Gluten Free Cravings is a local event held over the last four years that aims […]

How To Make Sure Everyone Has a Good Time!

Cater Your Summer Summertime celebrations can be enjoyed by everyone when the events are catered. If you have a crowd for Canada Day or if you are celebrating an engagement or family reunion, we can make your party memorable with fresh food and great service. At any get together you can imagine, the trick to […]

Travel the World with Our Pasta Salad Recipes

Homemade fresh pasta: the perfect addition to any pasta salad recipe Good quality pasta can make a difference to any dish. At Pasta Pantry we are pleased to offer a wide variety of fresh pasta that can be incorporated into your favourite pasta salad recipes. Our short pasta includes cavatappi, fusilli, penne, radiatore, rizatone, rotelle, […]

Every Penne Helps: A Fundraiser for the Firefighters

Strathcona County Firefighters and the Pasta Pantry are raising funds for the Fort McMurray Firefighters Association Relief Fund. May 14 from 11 am to 1 pm @ Pasta Pantry Join us in supporting the Fort McMurray Firefighters Association Relief Fund by making a minimum $10 donation for a plate of penne. We’re got live music […]

Enjoy Patio Season with These Summer Recipes!

Warm days, endless nights and time spent with family and friends are just some of the reasons why we love this time of year. Of course, we can’t forget forget to include our other summer love: delicious food! If you are looking for tasty and simple mediterranean inspired refreshments, we’ve got two Italian staples that need to […]

4 Healthy Foods for Summer!

With warmer and longer days approaching, we hope you’re looking forward to participating in your favourite summer activities! If you want to main a healthy diet without always preparing meals at home, we offer some healthy options from our menu at Pasta Pantry. You can always be assured that our fresh sauces or pasta are free […]

5 Fun Summer Events in Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the many activities that are exclusive to the season. Whether you’re staying within city limit or you’re heading out to the great outdoors, we want to get as much out of summer as you can. If you’re looking for an event fit for the whole family, […]