Capparelli Fussiloni Artisan Premium 100% Italian Durum Wheat Pasta - 500g
Capparelli Fussiloni 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.
Fusili - Eliche
It was two Italian-Americans who developed the first machine for the industrial production of fusilli in 1924. The introduction of industrial processing techniques subsequently enabled pasta makers to make the typical spiral fusilli we know today, and make them in large quantities, as traditional fusilli was originally strictly handmade.
The spiral, corkscrew shape was obtained by wrapping a strand of pasta dough around a long needle or thin rod, known as a ‘ferro’, using a particular method which was reminiscent of spinning. In fact, the name ‘fusilli’ comes from ‘fuso’ which means spindle. Handmade fusilli look quite different to the machine made versions and the method of making them and their shapes differ somewhat from region to region.
Eliche is the word used for large fusilli pasta. Serve in pasta salad or with tomato sauces.
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
For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
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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