Orecchiette Pasta from Rustichella d'Abruzzo

Traditional Handmade Pasta Shape of Puglia, Italy

Orecchiette, meaning "little ears," is the classic shape of of Puglia. The pasta is made by pressing pieces of dough with the thumb, and if you look closely, you can actually see a fingerprint in each one. Orecchiette are traditionally served alla Pugliese (with broccoli rabe, sausage, crushed chile flakes and garlic) or with a hearty meat sauce that can be cupped in the dumplings. These little ears are also wonderful in pasta salads.

About the Producer:
Rustichella d’Abruzzo is the leading artisan pasta maker in Italy, with the widest assortment of regionally-inspired pasta shapes. Pasta maker Gianluigi Peduzzi forages the country for traditional and unusual shapes to include in the vast Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta cornucopia. Learn more about Rustichella d’Abruzzo.

Featured in these recipes:

• Orecchiette alla Pugliese
• Orecchiette with Pistachios
• Orecchiette with Roasted Cauliflower, Raisins & Colatura