Rustichella d'Abruzzo Cavatelli Pasta 8.8 oz
Rustichella d'Abruzzo Cavatelli from Southern Italy
Cavatelli are a traditional pasta shape from Molise, recognizable by their compact, elongated form and characteristic hollow center.
This shape is designed to capture sauces inside and around each piece, making Cavatelli especially effective with thick ragù, sausage-based sauces, vegetables and mushrooms.
Rustichella d’Abruzzo produces this regional specialty in Italy using durum wheat semolina and water, preserving the rustic character of one of Southern Italy’s classic pasta shapes.
Made in Italy · Traditional Southern Italian Shape · 8.8 oz / 250 g
Its traditional recipe is with meat ragù or broccoli and sausage. It combines well also with Rustichella d’Abruzzo “ragù bianco con Porcini” and “sugo bianco alla Salsiccia” sauces.
Durum wheat semolina, water
How to Serve Cavatelli Pasta
Serve Cavatelli with slow-cooked meat ragù, sausage and broccoli, porcini mushrooms or rich tomato sauces.
For a classic Southern Italian-style dish, sauté Italian sausage with broccoli or broccoli rabe, add a little pasta cooking water and finish with Pecorino Romano.
Their hollow shape also works well with creamy mushroom sauces and vegetable ragù.
Rustichella d’Abruzzo is a historic Italian pasta producer founded in 1924 in Abruzzo. For over a century, the company has combined selected durum wheat semolina, traditional pasta-making methods and slow drying to produce regional pasta shapes with excellent texture and sauce-holding ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cavatelli pasta?
Cavatelli are a traditional Southern Italian pasta shape with a short, elongated form and a hollow center.
Where do Cavatelli come from?
Rustichella identifies Cavatelli as originally from the Molise region of Italy.
What sauces go best with Cavatelli?
Cavatelli pair especially well with meat ragù, sausage and broccoli, mushrooms and rich tomato sauces.
Why do Cavatelli hold sauce well?
Their hollow center and compact shape help capture thick sauces and small pieces of meat, vegetables and cheese.
What are Rustichella d'Abruzzo Cavatelli made from?
They are made from durum wheat semolina and water.
How large is the package?
The package contains 250 g / 8.8 oz of pasta.