Orecchiette Pasta
$5.00
Organic Fresh Milled Orecchiette Pasta. Made with Durum Wheat. Orecchiette, meaning "little ears" in Italian, is a traditional ear-shaped pasta from Southern Italy, particularly Puglia, known for its concave shape that perfectly holds sauces.
Key characteristics
- Shape: Resembles small ears, with a thicker rim and thinner center.
- Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy.
- Texture: The shape allows it to "cradle" sauce and small ingredients.
Common pairings
- Vegetables: Broccoli rabe (cime di rapa), escarole, cauliflower, arugula.
- Proteins: Italian sausage, pancetta, anchovies, meatballs.
- Sauces: Olive oil-based sauces, tomato sauce, creamy sauces.
- Cheeses: Pecorino, Parmesan, ricotta.
- Other additions: Garlic, red pepper flakes, pine nuts, lemon zest, capers.
