Rustichella d'Abruzzo - Orecchiette

Orecchiette meaning little ears, is the most famous pasta from Puglia. Done by pressing the dough with the thumb, this pasta is also known as Orecchie di Prete in Abruzzo, meaning the ears of the priest.Traditionally served alla Pugliese (with brocoli rabe, sausage and garlic) or with a hearty meat ragù so that the sauce is cupped in the dumplings. Also wonderful in pasta salads.

Rustichella d'Abruzzo has been crafting artisan pasta since 1924 in the town of Penne, Abruzzo, Italy. Founded by Gaetano Sergiacomo and now led by the Peduzzi family, their pasta is made with the finest durum wheat semolina, pure Apennine mountain spring water, bronze dies for a rough sauce-gripping texture, and slow air-drying at low temperatures for up to 56 hours. This is the pasta Dean & DeLuca introduced to America, and it remains one of Italy's most respected artisan pasta lines. We carry it because it represents the absolute standard for what dried pasta should taste like.

Pairs with: Broccoli rabe, pesto, or a light vegetable sauce.
Perfect for: Regional Italian cooking enthusiasts and fans of pasta shapes with personality. Products like this are why people seek out The Ambrosian Pantry. Find it at 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver, or at theambrosianpantry.com.

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