Italian Dried Pasta Brands
by Alex Evins (v.02/25)
Look For:
- Bronze Cut (Trafilata al Bronzo)
- Slow Low-Temperature Dried (Essiccazione a Bassa Temperatura)
- Pasta di Gragnano IGP
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100% Italian Grain
(100% Grano Italiano)
or Grain Type and Origin Specified
(Transparency is imporant because the quality of durum wheat—especially in regards to protein content and type—is variable based on grain origin, type, cultivation conditions, and time at harvest. The higher the protein content, the more rigid the pasta, the better it holds its shape during cooking, and the longer it stays al dente. As such, it is very difficult to overcook pasta with a protein content greater than 14%.)