Paccheri The Sicilian 500g
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“Paccheri is one of those pasta shapes that reminds me of long Sunday lunches in Sicily. Large, generous tubes of pasta that bring everyone around the table. Made with Sicilian durum wheat, bronze-drawn and slowly dried, this is pasta made with patience, just as it should be.”
- Made with Sicilian durum wheat, grown and milled close to where the pasta is produced.
- Bronze-drawn (trafilata al bronzo) to create a naturally rough surface that helps sauces cling to every piece.
- Slowly dried at low temperatures over two to three days, respecting the character and flavour of the wheat.
- Its large, hollow shape captures rich sauces, while its substantial texture gives every bite a satisfying feel.
The result is a paccheri with character, texture and the unmistakable simplicity of good Sicilian pasta.
For Gaetano, good pasta begins long before the dough is made. It starts with the wheat.
A miller who understands the importance of working with the land rather than against it, Gaetano uses Sicilian durum wheat and traditional milling methods that respect the grain.
His approach is simple: good ingredients, time and care. The wheat is milled, the pasta is bronze-drawn and then slowly dried, preserving the qualities that make artisan pasta so different from mass-produced alternatives.
No unnecessary shortcuts. Just a respect for the grain and the traditions passed down through generations.
- Paccheri alla Norma: Tossed with tomato sauce, fried aubergines, fresh basil and a generous grating of ricotta salata.
- With seafood: Served with prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
- Baked in the oven: Filled with ricotta and spinach, topped with tomato sauce and baked until golden.
- With a slow-cooked ragù: The wide tubes catch every spoonful of a rich, comforting sauce.
For me, paccheri is the kind of pasta that turns a simple meal into something worth sharing.
Energy, 1514 kJ / 357 kcal
Fat, 0.9 g
- of which: Saturates, 0.3 g
Carbohydrate, 76.6 g
- of which: Sugars, 1.0 g
Protein, 10.9 g
Salt, 0.01 g
Ingredients: 100% Sicilian durum wheat flour, water
