De Cecco's is the first wholemeal pasta certified for the distinctive quality of important parameters such as:
The selection of best durum wheat, which guarantees a greater firmness of the pasta whilst cooking;
Use of high particle size to preserve the wholeness of the gluten;
Kneaded with cold water (under 15°C), that assures a sweeter taste and a better firmness during cooking;
Coarse bronze drawing, to give pasta the ideal roughness that makes it adhere perfectly to sauces.
Fibre is an important part of a well balanced diet, and it contributes to daily wellbeing as it is extremely healthy for the body. De Cecco Whole wheat pasta is made according to the traditional processing rules. From the simple milling of the best durum wheat, which in our Mill becomes valuable coarse-grain whole wheat semolina, mixed exclusively with pure water from the De Cecco spring, to the drawing through bronze dies to obtain a rough surface, and lastly to the slow drying at low temperatures to give you a product with a genuine taste that is naturally rich in fibre.
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.
Cooking time: 12 min - Al dente: 10 min
Ingredients: Wholemeal durum WHEAT semolina.
De Cecco: Bringing Authentic Italian Flavour to Your Table
De Cecco is a renowned Italian company with over 130 years of experience and a rich heritage in crafting traditional and high-quality pasta and other food products. Since 1886, they've been a leading force in bringing the taste of Italy to kitchens around the world.
The De Cecco story began in Fara San Martino, Italy (“La Capitale della Pasta” - “The Pasta Capital”), where the De Cecco brothers established their mill and pasta factory. They were pioneers in using industrial drying methods, ensuring consistent quality and perfect texture in every box of De Cecco pasta.
De Cecco crafts its pasta using cold mountain water, a coarse bronze drawing, creating a rough texture that perfectly holds sauce, and "lenta essiccazione" - a slow drying process, which results in the al dente perfection that Italians have loved for generations.
De Cecco is dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of Italy and offers a variety of authentic Italian products beyond their world-renowned pasta.
Every De Cecco product is made with the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail.
Italia Solutions is proud to feature and provide many of De Cecco’s finest products.
