Capparelli Casarecce Artisan Premium 100% Italian Durum Wheat Pasta - 500g
Capparelli Casarecce Artisan Premium 100% Italian Durum Wheat Pasta.
Capparelli's "Classica" pasta is crafted from 100% premium Italian durum wheat.
This high-quality wheat is sown, grown, and harvested in Puglia, Tuscany, Sicily, and Campania, thanks to a collaborative effort with the dedicated farmers of the Coldiretti association within the Prime Terre project.
Also referred to as 'casareccia' in certain regions of Italy, casarecce is a type of short pasta characterized by its curled edges and a central groove. The term "casarecce" translates to 'homemade', reflecting its traditional preparation method of rolling small rectangles of dough around a thin wooden pin or metal rod known as a 'ferro' in Italian.
Originating from Sicily, casarecce has garnered popularity throughout Southern Italy. As such, it pairs exceptionally well with sauces rooted in Southern Italian culinary traditions, featuring quintessential Mediterranean ingredients like eggplant, tomatoes, cheese, and basil. It is also commonly enjoyed with seafood or fish, such as swordfish.
In Sicilian cuisine, casarecce often accompanies Sicilian pesto, adding to its regional charm and versatility.
Capparelli uses traditional bronze dies to achieve a rough texture that holds more sauce. Their pasta is slow-dried at low temperatures (maximum 38°C) for 24 to 30 hours, preserving flavour and texture.
Capparelli sources their flour from the Prime Terre project, which supports local farmers in Southern Italy, ensuring the sustainability and local origin of the wheat grains. They also source British grains for their ancient pasta varieties (einkorn and white spelt).
Carlos, founder of Capparelli, spent nine years working closely with Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef-patron behind Ottolenghi group, across several of the London restaurants, including his role as head/exec chef of NOPI in London's Soho.
Ingredients: Durum Wheat Semolina.
Allergy Information
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About Capparelli.
Capparelli Artisan Pasta, founded in 2021 in Belfast, is born from a deep passion for authentic, handcrafted pasta. Their journey began with a vision to share the tradition of Italian pasta-making far and wide, elevating the art of pasta craftsmanship.
Carlos, founder of Capparelli, spent nine years working closely with Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef-patron behind Ottolenghi group, across several of the London restaurants, including his role as head/exec chef of NOPI in London's Soho.
Their love to innovate and take pride in working with only the finest ingredients, sourcing our flours directly from farmers in Italy, Britain, and Ireland. This commitment to quality ensures that every batch of our pasta embodies the authentic flavors and craftsmanship that define the Capparelli brand.
In 2023, Capparelli were honored to be finalists at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, and in 2024, were awarded 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards.
Capparelli remain dedicated to the principles that have guided them since the start—craftsmanship, quality, and a passion for artisan pasta.
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