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Orecchiette 500g

€ 2,80 per 500g 4.9 / 5

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Allergens: Cereali contenenti glutine

Orecchiette 500g

The Orecchiette from Casate Normanne are a handcrafted product of absolute quality.
This pasta shape, one of the typical products of Mediterranean culinary tradition, stands out for its artisanal processing.
The durum wheat pasta, selected from the best Calabrian, Sicilian, and Apulian grains, is bronze-drawn and slowly dried at low temperatures to maintain the typical flavor of tradition.

Orecchiette: History and Curiosities

Orecchiette are one of the most loved and coveted symbols of the Mediterranean areas, particularly in Apulia and its capital, Bari.
Although their origin is not well defined, similar pasta shapes to the Orecchiette as we know them today have been found among Romans, Romagnoli, Jews, and even Chinese.
But why the name Orecchiette? They resemble little ears, with a dome shape, the edges always have a greater thickness than the central part, and they are characterized by a rough surface. These are the characteristics that make them perfect for long preservation (essential in times of famine), maintaining cooking, and adapting to different types of sauce.

Ingredients: Durum wheat semolina, water
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Cooking time: 12-16 minutes
Nutritional values per 100g:
Energy value 353 Kcal / 1476 KJ
Fat 1.4 g of which saturated 0.3 g
Carbohydrates 71.7 g of which sugars 3.4 g
Fiber 2.7 g
Protein 11.5 g
Salt 0.01 g

Shelf life: 24 months

Orecchiette 500g: use in the kitchen

The most famous version of Orecchiette is “strascinate ch’ le cime de rap”, the traditional Orecchiette with turnip tops.
Thanks to their particularly porous shape, this specific type manages to bind very well to any condiment, capturing and enhancing its flavor; a type of pasta that gives an extra boost to all preparations.
We are facing a pasta format that works wonderfully as a first course both with vegetables, such as broccoli or cauliflower, and with tomato or ragù sauces.
They are also perfect as a side dish to a meat stew or with a good braciola.
Moreover, there are those who love them stuffed, baked, in broth, or with sauces and sauces with shellfish.
Usually, the size of orecchiette never exceeds that of a finger; the larger ones pair well with vegetables, while the smaller ones are perfect with sauces.
Orecchiette with both milder flavors and stronger ones are always delicious!