2 Oct 2026
Cacio e Pepe in Valletta: Why Simplicity Demands Good Ingredients
Cacio e Pepe is one of Rome’s great examples of how technique and ingredients can turn simplicity into something memorable.
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12 Sep 2026
Spinach, Squid Ink & Chilli: Pastaus Special Fresh Pasta
Beyond classic pasta shapes, Pastaus serves colourful fresh pasta variations including spinach, squid ink and chilli. Discover how they change the plate.
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12 Sep 2026
Gluten-Free Pasta in Valletta: What Guests Should Know
Pastaus offers gluten-free pasta on request. Here is what guests with gluten intolerance, allergies or dietary requirements should know before ordering.
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12 Sep 2026
Amatriciana in Valletta: Guanciale, Tomato and Pecorino
Learn what makes Amatriciana distinctive: tomato, guanciale, wine, pepper and Pecorino, served with fresh pasta in Valletta.
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12 Sep 2026
How to Pair Fresh Pasta Shapes with Sauces
Tagliatelle, linguine, paccheri, spaghetti, chitarre and rigatoni all carry sauce differently. Here is a practical Pastaus guide to choosing your combination.
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12 Sep 2026
Fresh Pasta in Valletta: What Makes Handmade Pasta Different?
Discover what makes fresh handmade pasta different, from texture and cooking time to the way each pasta shape carries sauce at Pastaus Valletta.
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12 Sep 2026
Cacio e Pepe in Malta: A Simple Roman Pasta Classic in Valletta
Cacio e Pepe is built around Pecorino Romano and black pepper. Discover this Roman classic and enjoy it with fresh pasta at Pastaus Valletta.
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15 Aug 2025
At Pastaus, tradition meets innovation: one handmade pasta at a time!
At Pastaus, tradition meets innovation—one handmade pasta at a time!
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25 May 2025
La Carbonara
Discover authentic Carbonara in Valletta: guanciale, egg, Pecorino Romano D.O.P. and black pepper served with fresh pasta at Pastaus.
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1 May 2025
Pasta Alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma Pasta alla Norma (pasta alla norma), earlier called "pasta con le melanzane" ("pasta with eggplant") is an Italian dish of pasta…
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