Einkorn Pasta Curvy Mac
Tender ancient grain texture perfect for creamy mac and cheese dishes, your family-friendly pasta upgrade.
What it is
Einkorn pasta is made from einkorn wheat, an ancient grain that's been cultivated for over 10,000 years. Unlike modern wheat, einkorn has never been hybridized and contains just 14 chromosomes compared to modern wheat's 42. This curvy macaroni shape is perfect for catching and holding sauces.
How to cook
Cook in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite. Einkorn pasta cooks slightly faster than regular wheat pasta, so start checking for doneness around 8 minutes. Drain and toss immediately with your favorite sauce.
Flavor and texture
Einkorn pasta has a rich, nutty flavor that's more complex than regular wheat pasta, with a tender yet satisfying bite that's neither too soft nor too chewy.
Best uses
Perfect for mac and cheese, pasta salads, or any dish where you want the pasta shape to hold onto creamy or chunky sauces. Works wonderfully in baked pasta dishes and cold pasta salads.
Storage & freshness
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.
| As purchased | 3-6 monthsin original bulk bin storage conditions |
| Sealed (pantry) | 1-2 yearsif kept airtight and cool |
| Refrigerated | 2-3 yearsextends shelf life in hot climates |
| Frozen | 3-4 yearsno texture change when thawed |
Durations are for best quality. Safe to consume longer if no spoilage signs present.
Einkorn pasta may have slightly shorter shelf life than conventional pasta due to the ancient grain's natural oils.
Cooking tip
Don't overcook einkorn pasta as it can become mushy more quickly than regular pasta - taste test starting at 8 minutes and remove from heat as soon as it reaches your preferred tenderness.
Interesting note
Einkorn is considered the most ancient form of wheat and was one of the first cereals ever cultivated by humans, making this pasta a direct connection to our agricultural ancestors.
Cooking at Baker City elevation
At Baker City elevation (~3,400 ft), einkorn pasta needs 10–11 minutes instead of 9. Einkorn cooks faster than most pasta to begin with, so taste-test at 9 minutes and pull as soon as the bite is right.