{"product_id":"paccheri-rigati-trafilati-al-bronzo-grano-toscano-500-g","title":"Bronze-die ridged paccheri, Tuscan wheat, 500 g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisanal ridged paccheri made with 100% Tuscan durum wheat, bronze-drawn and slowly dried at low temperatures. Their large shape, rough surface, and firm center make them perfect for capturing the richest sauces, from wild boar ragù to pasta alla Norma, and for baked gratins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy these paccheri are different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial pasta is uniform, smooth, and scentless. These paccheri show the difference as soon as you open the package: the aroma of milled semolina is already the answer. The difference is even clearer when cooked: they hold their texture, don't stick together, and absorb the sauce without falling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw ingredient is key: durum wheat grown in Tuscany by a certified network of local farmers, kneaded with spring water, and bronze-drawn to create a rough texture that no Teflon can replicate. Low-temperature, slow drying preserves the proteins and flavor of the semolina, while excessive heat from industrial drying cycles destroys both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRidged paccheri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% certified Tuscan durum wheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrawing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow, low temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook artisanal paccheri\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e cook in plenty of salted water for 14-16 minutes. Taste them first: artisanal pasta can have different cooking times than industrial pasta. Drain when al dente, then cook for another minute in the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuscan wild boar ragù, the large shape holds the rustic sauce perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinta Senese DOP ragù, intense flavor, ideal for baked paccheri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuscan Aglione sauce, a classic pairing from the Sienese tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with ricotta and spinach, gratinated with béchamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor baking:\u003c\/strong\u003e cook the paccheri until 70% done, fill them with your chosen filling, and arrange them in a baking dish with sauce and mozzarella. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre paccheri suitable for baking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, their large size and ability to hold their shape when cooked make them perfect for stuffed or gratinated baked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are they different from industrial paccheri?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBronze-drawn, made with certified Tuscan wheat, and slowly dried. The rough surface holds the sauce; slow drying preserves flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich sauce pairs best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHearty, full-bodied sauces: wild boar ragù, Cinta Senese pork, aglione garlic. They also hold up well to soft fillings for baked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salumeria Toscana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53916217246032,"sku":"PACC-500-DEF","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/8069\/6144\/files\/paccheri-rigati-artigianali-toscani-trafilati-bronzo.webp?v=1793790967","url":"https:\/\/naturabioitalia.com\/en\/products\/bronze-drawn-ridged-paccheri-made-with-tuscan-wheat-500-g","provider":"Natura Bio Italia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}