{"product_id":"il-vecchio-pastificio-di-gragnano-casarecce-500g","title":"Il Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano Casarecce IGP 500g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIl Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano Casarecce IGP 500g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze-drawn curls that catch every spoonful of sauce\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort, gently curled casarecce with a textured surface and a firm, satisfying bite. Made in Gragnano, Campania, this durum wheat pasta brings character to the plate, with folds that gather fragrant pesto, rich tomato sauce and small pieces of roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts quality begins with a simple combination of durum wheat semolina and water. Traditional bronze drawing gives the pasta a rough surface that helps sauce cling, while slow drying at low temperatures is central to the producer’s careful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasarecce are particularly lovely with basil pesto, aubergine and tomato, or a slow-cooked vegetable ragù. Their curled shape holds the dressing inside each piece, bringing pasta and sauce together in every mouthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish cooking in your sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water, then toss until glossy. Serve with torn basil, grated Pecorino or Parmesan, according to your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook in plenty of boiling salted water, following the packet time and tasting before draining for your preferred al dente texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried durum wheat semolina pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDurum \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e semolina, water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLERGENS: WHEAT (GLUTEN).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay contain \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMUSTARD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size\/weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Il Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtected designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta di Gragnano IGP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-drawn and slowly dried at low temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Il Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIl Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano makes artisan pasta in Gragnano, Campania, using selected durum wheat semolina and water from the town’s historic springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts approach centres on bronze dies, slow drying at low temperatures and close supervision by its pasta makers. These methods give the pasta its distinctive rough surface and character, with shapes designed to make the most of their accompanying sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range carries the Pasta di Gragnano IGP designation, connecting its production to the place and pasta-making tradition behind its name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Il Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56403047219585,"sku":"GRA-PST-CAS-500","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0000\/2709\/files\/gr045-product.png?v=1792283979","url":"https:\/\/italiasolutions.co.uk\/products\/il-vecchio-pastificio-di-gragnano-casarecce-500g","provider":"Italia Solutions UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}