Cavatellini - Pastificio Italyca
Cavatellini Bio by Pastificio Italyca were created to offer a pasta that combines the firmness typical of artisanal shapes with the delicacy required for soups, legume-based dishes and balanced one-pot meals. This shape is made from carefully selected certified organic semolina, obtained from Italian durum wheat grown without pesticides or synthetic chemical fertilisers, respecting the purity of the Matera region. The raw material is processed with pure water to create an elastic, fragrant dough capable of bringing all the character of sun-ripened wheat to the plate, while maintaining complete transparency throughout the Lucanian production chain.
The bronze-die extrusion stage is carried out with extreme technical precision: the small size of the cavatellini requires constant pressure to ensure that the characteristic hollow shape is present in every single piece. This geometry is essential for allowing the pasta to hold more fluid sauces and vegetable creams, creating a harmonious connection between the carbohydrate and the other ingredients in the recipe. The subsequent slow artisanal drying at controlled temperatures ensures that the centre of the grain is not subjected to thermal stress, preserving its organoleptic properties and guaranteeing an excellent cooking firmness that prevents the pasta from breaking apart, as can happen with small industrial pasta shapes.
Choosing this product means supporting the mission of Cooperativa Sociale Gustolibero, where gastronomic quality goes hand in hand with a strong social impact in the village of Grottole. Cavatellini Bio are particularly appreciated for their excellent digestibility and their ability to remain "al dente" even after prolonged cooking in cicerchia or Sarconi bean soups. Each pack is the result of a commitment focused on consumer health and environmental protection, bringing to the table an excellence that celebrates the thousand-year history of Basilicata. Attention to detail and the absence of chemical residues make this pasta a cornerstone of conscious, high-quality nutrition.
