Rustichella d’Abruzzo Strozzapreti Pasta 8.8 oz
Key Product Features
Rustichella d’Abruzzo Strozzapreti are a traditional Italian short pasta shape distinguished by their rustic twists and pleasantly irregular texture.
The name strozzapreti literally translates as “priest stranglers,” a colorful name connected to several legends from Italy’s regional food traditions.
Each piece has an elongated, hand-rolled appearance with folds and twists that capture tomato sauce, ragù, cheese and small pieces of vegetables or meat.
Rustichella d’Abruzzo produces its pasta with bronze dies and slow, low-temperature drying. This traditional method creates a naturally rough surface that helps sauce adhere more effectively to the pasta.
Strozzapreti are short, twisted pasta strands traditionally associated especially with the cuisine of Romagna and other areas of central Italy.
Their irregular shape gives them:
a firm and substantial bite;
folds that trap sauce;
a rustic handmade appearance;
excellent versatility with both meat and vegetable recipes.
Strozzapreti are widely recognized as part of the traditional pasta culture of Romagna.
Durum wheat semolina, water
Try them with:
Italian sausage and tomato ragù
Arrabbiata sauce
Beef or pork ragù
Duck or rabbit ragù
Porcini mushrooms
Mushrooms and sausage
Pesto and roasted vegetables
Tomato sauce and ricotta
Rustichella d'Abruzzo is the italian premium brand of artisan pasta in 70 countries in the world.
In 1924 Gaetano Sergiacomo, maternal grandfather of the current owners Gianluigi and Maria Stefania Peduzzi and son of famous millers who worked in the Vestina area, decided to exit the family business, establishing the pasta factory "Pastificio Gaetano Sergiacomo" in Penne. In 1980 under the watchful and far-sighted eye of Piero Peduzzi, the Pastificio Sergiacomo becomes Rustichella d'Abruzzo, guaranteeing both quality and authenticity. The Peduzzi Siblings have concentrated their energies on creating the company's image and contributing to making the name of Rustichella d'Abruzzo as synonymous of international quality and excellence.
Since 1924 true family tradition, because to make a pasta is a family matter!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is strozzapreti pasta?
Strozzapreti are short, twisted Italian pasta strands with a rustic texture that captures tomato sauce, ragù, vegetables and cheese.
What does strozzapreti mean?
The name literally means “priest stranglers” and is connected to several humorous legends from Italian regional tradition.
What sauce goes best with strozzapreti?
Strozzapreti pair particularly well with sausage ragù, arrabbiata sauce, mushrooms, meat sauces and roasted vegetables.
Are strozzapreti the same as stringozzi?
No. The names are sometimes confused, but stringozzi are generally longer and more noodle-like, while strozzapreti are shorter and characteristically twisted.
How long does Rustichella Strozzapreti take to cook?
Approximately 13–18 minutes. Taste before draining to reach the preferred al dente texture.
Is Rustichella Strozzapreti bronze cut?
Rustichella states that its pasta is produced using bronze dies and slow drying at low temperatures.
Does this pasta contain eggs?
No eggs are listed. The ingredients are durum wheat semolina and water.