Between homemade pasta and manufactured pasta there is a total unlikeness, which is completely noticeable on the palate. Rustichella d'Abruzzo uses only the best-selected durum wheat semolina, with a higher level of gluten, mixed with pure mountain water to give a unique flavour and toughness to the pasta.

The highly prized bronze moulds make the pasta coarse to the correct point so that all types of sauce take to it. The drying process is slow and takes place at a low temperature, even up to 50 hours and at temperatures of around 35 degrees, which is the opposite to the industrial process of 4/5 hours at 90 degrees.


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AUGUST 2010
"Paccheri Salad"

Ingredients for 4 people:
1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese Paccheri 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered 2 green onions, sliced 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning salt and black pepper to taste

Method: Cook the Paccheri according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water. Place the paccheri, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

GOOD APPETITE !!