Pastificio D’Aniello Orecchiette is a delightful pasta produced by the Pastificio D’Aniello in Gragnano, Italy. The Pastificio D’Aniello crafts this pasta using 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, which is extruded through bronze dies and then slowly dried. Gragnano, where the pasta is made, has a rich history of pasta production, and the D’Aniello family continues this tradition with care and attention to detail.
Orecchiette
SKU: DA0016
€3.98Price
- Name: Orecchiette (meaning “little ears” in Italian) Ingredients: 100% Italian durum wheat semolina Production Method: Bronze die extrusion, slow drying Location: Gragnano, Italy Producer: Pastificio D’Aniello Historical Context: The pasta is made within the historic ALFONSO GAROFALO factory, which is now considered industrial archaeology. Consumption: Orecchiette has a unique shape—small, round, and slightly concave. It’s perfect for catching sauces and ingredients. Cook it al dente (firm to the bite) and pair it with your favorite sauces, vegetables, or meats. Try it with classic combinations like broccoli rabe and sausage, or a simple tomato and basil sauce.