Can couscous substitute for acini di pepe?
I couldn't find acini di pepe pasta in my nearby grocery store. Can I substitute Israeli couscous (bigger pearls than regular couscous) or do I need to find a store with a bigger selection? What are the differences between the two pastas?
(2)2 Comments
Sorted by latest first Latest Oldest Best
They might use different types of wheat, but that's about it. There's no egg in either recipe, which sometimes differentiates pastas, but not here!
Overall, you should be fine. Those two are closely related, both pasta-like little pearls from extruded dough.
The main difference is that Israeli couscous / Ptitim is toasted, giving it a slightly nuttier flavour. For most use cases they should be useable interchangeably.
Terms of Use Privacy policy Contact About Cancellation policy © freshhoot.com2026 All Rights reserved.