Is expensive pasta actually better?

So the three main reasons why you may want to use bronze die over Teflon die are the following: (
- More starch is released from bronze die-cut pasta which can make smoother, more stable emulsified pasta sauces
- The rough exterior of the pasta may hold the sauce better
- The texture is superior

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0:00 Is more expensive pasta worth it?
0:16 Bronze die vs Teflon die pasta
0:41 Potential benefits of bronze die-cut pasta
2:00 Experiment #1: Starch Release
3:16 Experiment #2: Sauce Retention
4:22 Experiment #3: Texture
4:40 Pasta conclusion

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