I was recently asked to do a taste comparison between Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta and "regular white pasta". My son LOVES pasta. He would eat it seven nights a week, if I would let him. I was very interested to compare the two pastas because learning that Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta contains Calcium, Vitamin D and Fiber I was hoping that it would win.
I prepared the Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta and a "regular white pasta". First I gave my son a cooked strand of each and he made no mention of one tasting different than the other. Then I prepared a plate with each covered in his favorite sauce and again no mention that one tasted any different. What is funny though is he likes to eat "uncooked pasta" and when I gave him a piece of each he said, I like the one in the purple box better. After comparing the two pasta's there is no choice for me. I will purchase the Ronzoni Smart Taste because it is enriched with Calcium, Vitamin D and Fiber and my son enjoyed eating it!
I have to say that my husband and I really liked the flavor of the Ronzoni Smart Taste better than the "regular white pasta". It had a better flavor that the "other pasta". It had a good texture and was delicious. I liked that I was providing my family pasta enriched with Calcium, Vitamin D and Fiber. It made me feel good to provide my son a meal that he enjoys and that I know is good for him. Anytime I can "sneak in" some minerals and Fiber I will always go with that choice! It also contains Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, and Folate.
I also find that Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta is affordable and I often see coupons available for it. I would definitely stockpile Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta and I also learned that they have a whole wheat pasta that I am interested in trying too!
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Ronzoni and received a box of pasta to facilitate my candid review and photo contest entry.
Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Lisa LeSuer
Just wanted to let you know my family really likes the Ronzoni pasta. We eat both the whole wheat and white. A friend gave me the tip of adding a splash of olive oil in while the pasta is boiling and that helps the wheat pasta from getting sticky. Both delicious!!!