De Cecco Whole Wheat Pasta, Penne Rigate No.41, 13.25 Ounce

Brand: De Cecco

MADE IN ITALY: Since 1886, we’ve been committed to bringing the authentic pleasure of Italian cuisine to tables throughout the world, with great responsibility and without compromise. We are the keepers of an ancient tradition characterised by passion for our work and attention to every single detail.

• Penne Rigate are part of the short, diagonal cut, ridged pasta family and are one of the most well-known 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 are one of the few types of pasta for which there is an exact date when it was created. Indeed, in 1865, a pasta-maker from San Martino d'Albaro (Genoa), Giovanni Battista Capurro, requested and obtained a patent for a diagonal cutting machine. The patent was important because it meant the fresh pasta could be cut like a quill without crushing it and in different lengths from 3 to 5 centimetres (mezze "half" penne or penne). The document preserved in the Central Archive of the State of Rome reads: "Up until now, a diagonal cut could only be made by hand with a pair of scissors which, in addition to being slow and time-consuming, also resulted in an irregular cut which flattened the pasta". 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.
• Contains 12-13.25 oz boxes
• Good source of protein, thiamin, folic acid, iron, riboflavin and Niacin
• Made in Italy
• Cooking time: 12 min - Al dente: 10 min
• Slowly Dried at low Temperature to Preserve Nutritional Properties. GMO Free. Kosher.

Size: 13.25 ounce (Pack of 1)