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Why does generic pasta cook so poorly, compared to higher-priced pastas like de Cecco?
Interesting. Can you tell me more about the bronze die method?
Sure. The bronze die method involves using a bronze mold to shape the pasta. This creates a rougher surface texture that helps the sauce cling to the pasta better. Cheaper pastas often use Teflon or other materials for molding, which produces a smoother surface that doesn't hold sauce as well.