Gaetano Sergiacomo, the maternal grandfather of Gianluigi and Stefania Peduzzi, founded RUSTICHELLA D'ABRUZZO in 1924. He was the eldest of seven miller brothers and decided to start making pasta in Penne in the province of Pescara. Over the years, activity gradually developed, maintaining homemade production until 1980 (the year the name was changed to Rustichella d'Abruzzo).

From 1980 to today many steps have been taken. At the start of the "80s it was Gianluigi and Stefania"s father, involved in other family activities, who thought that homemade produce must be made available to food connoisseurs and therefore specialized shops and delicatessens.

Since then the Peduzzi brothers have continued to work in this market niche and therefore not in the large-scale retail trade.


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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 !!