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Riscossa has been in the business for over a hundred years and is one of the most respected names in the food industry in Italy. The Sunshine of Puglia since 1902 has witnessed the harvesting of the finest durum wheat for our pasta. Riscossa delivers directly to your home the aromas and flavors of the Mediterranean tradition. Wholesome ingredients and a traditional processing method: the basis of the unmistakable taste of Riscossa. We have over one hundred years of experience, yet the passion for our work has remained the same. We always select only the best raw materials, to bring to your table the great tradition of Italian pasta. We are pleased today to offer new pasta shape of orecchiette grandi Pasta – 100% Italian Wheat. The true quality of pasta can be tested by cooking smooth pasta shapes! The orecchiette grandi are made from durum wheat and water. The orecchiette owes its name to its shape, because it means ears that is a concave shell to be made with the thumb or with the tip of a knife without blade. This special shape makes orecchiette suitable for most pasta recipes this makes the pasta also suitable for a vegetarian or vegan diet. The orecchiette cook easily and do not stick together. Due to the good quality of the pasta, the pasta sauce adheres well to the pasta and your pasta recipe will be even tastier!Key Features:1) The orecchiette are a type of pasta typical of regions Puglia, whose shape is approximately that of small ears, from which it derives its name. Their size is, on average, about 3/4 of a thumb finger, and they appear as a small white dome, with the thinner center of the edge and with a rough surface. Due to the good quality of the pasta, the pasta sauce adheres well to the pasta and your pasta recipe will be even tastier.2) Method of preparation : To be consumed after cooking. Cooking time 6-7 minutes Preparation tips: Cook in boiling salted water for the time indicated on the package.3) The traditional Riscossa dry pasta, obtained from the grinding of durum wheat and processed according to the traditional method in use since 1902. Available in numerous sizes and ideal for preparing delicious main dishes, pasta sides and soups.4) When you think of orecchiette, you can’t help but imagine them paired with turnip greens . If you don’t find the classic Apulian turnip greens, you can also try a good broccoli also them with a meat sauce such as a ragù, or simply with a vegetable-based dressing.