De Cecco Semolina Pasta Variety Pack 1 Penne Rigate 1 Orecchiette & 1 Gemelli (3 Count of 16 oz Each) 48 oz 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
$39.19
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De Cecco Semolina Pasta Variety Pack 1 Penne Rigate 1 Orecchiette & 1 Gemelli (3 Count of 16 oz Each) 48 oz 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
$39.19
- 100% durum wheat semolina - Made in Italy - Shaped through bronze dies to create a rough surface to better retain sauce - Slowly dried at low temperature to preserve nutritional properties. Gmo Free. Kosher. - Contains: 1 Penne Rigate, 1 orecchiette & 1 gemelli
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De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Variety Pack , 1 Penne Rigate, 1 Orecchiette & 1 Gemelli
Penne Rigate are part of the short, diagonal cut, ridged pasta family and are one of the type of pasta, as well as being the most versatile in the kitchen. In Italian, the term "Penne" refers to the goose feather which was used historically to write with and was cut on a diagonal to achieve a really thin tip. The shape, obtained from a pasta tube, can be smooth or ridged, of varying length and has the typical diagonal cut of a quill. Penne Rigate are perfect for preparing oven-baked pasta or pasta dishes served with meat sauces made from pork or beef. This pasta is equally as good with vegetable based sauces and more in general, due to its versatility, for any recipe from the Mediterranean tradition, such as the classic condiment with tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of parmesan. A classic combination is with Arrabbiata sauce.
Orecchiette (little ears), also known as "strascicati", are a typical pasta shape from the Apulia culinary tradition. The shape is a round disc with a slight indent in the centre. In the culinary tradition of Apulia of home-made pasta, orecchiette were made with white flour, durum wheat semolina and water. After the pasta dough had been cut into small pieces, it was "dragged" ("strascicati" in Italian) with the tip of a knife to create a sort of small shell, then pulled back with the tip of the thumb. In traditional Apulia cooking, orecchiette are cooked in boiling water with broccoli or potatoes and served with a tomato sauce and sheep's cheese, or with garlic and Oil This pasta is also known as "Recchie" and is served with vegetable ragu, or lamb and ricotta ragu.