Lumache, also known as lumachine, means “snails'' in Italian. Originating in the Piedmont region of Italy, Lumache is a short, ridged and shell-shaped pasta with a pinched end perfect for trapping thin broths or rich sauces. As with all of Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta, Lumache is made from finest quality grains blended with Appenine spring water and extruded through bronze dies to achieve an al dente bite.