Rustichella d’Abruzzo Gnocchetti Sardi (Malloreddus) 17.6 oz
Rustichella d’Abruzzo Gnocchetti Sardi are a traditional Italian pasta shape inspired by the celebrated Malloreddus of Sardinia.
These small, ridged pieces resemble tiny shells or miniature gnocchi, but they are made exclusively from durum wheat semolina and water—not potatoes.
Their compact shape and deeply ridged surface capture sauces beautifully, while their substantial texture provides a satisfying al dente bite.
Rustichella d’Abruzzo produces this pasta using traditional bronze dies and a slow, low-temperature drying process. The naturally rough surface makes Gnocchetti especially suitable for rich tomato sauces, sausage ragù, seafood, cheese and hearty Mediterranean recipes. Rustichella’s production philosophy continues to combine traditional pasta-making with controlled low-temperature drying.
What Are Gnocchetti Sardi?
Gnocchetti Sardi are a small, ridged Sardinian pasta shape commonly known as Malloreddus.
Despite their name and gnocchi-like appearance, they are not soft potato dumplings. They are dried pasta made with durum wheat semolina and water.
The simplicity of this format, which derives from the mixing of the best durum wheat semolina and water and from the bronze drawing with low temperature drying, is combined with the great variability of condiments that can be combined.
The classic recipe is "alla Campinadese", which includes a sauce based on Sardinian sausage ragù, fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with chopped onion, tomato, saffron threads and grated Sardinian pecorino.
Durum wheat semolina, water
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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!