Foglie - Pastificio Italyca
The Organic Foglie from Pastificio Italyca represent one of the most creative expressions of Lucanian artisanal pasta making, transforming the dining table into a visual story of the Matera Hills. This pasta shape is made from a premium selection of certified organic durum wheat, grown exclusively in Italy without the use of pesticides or synthetic chemical fertilisers, respecting soil quality and consumer wellbeing. The resulting semolina, rich in vegetable proteins and with a fragrant aroma, is carefully worked with pure water to create a dough that retains the natural amber colour of wheat ripened under the sun, delivering a pure organoleptic profile without industrial alteration.
The heart of the production process lies in bronze-die extrusion, a technique that shapes the pasta while giving it a matte, porous surface, essential for creating a deep bond with the sauce. The leaf shape features a concave central section and slightly thinner edges, a geometry designed to provide a varied texture on the palate and enhance the sensory experience with every bite. The subsequent slow artisanal drying allows the pasta to stabilise gradually, avoiding the thermal stress typical of accelerated processes and ensuring excellent digestibility. This patient method ensures that the Foglie maintain consistent bite firmness, making them ideal for gourmet recipes that require a firm structure and an impressive visual presentation.
Choosing Organic Foglie also means supporting the mission of Cooperativa Sociale Gustolibero, which sees the work carried out in Grottole as a means of social empowerment and local community development. The versatility of this pasta shape is remarkable: traditionally paired with fresh cherry tomatoes and cacioricotta cheese, the Foglie are equally suited to modern interpretations with legume creams or aromatic herb pestos. Short supply-chain transparency and the rigorous standards of organic certification make this product an excellent choice for those seeking conscious, high-quality food, bringing the spirit of a region — Basilicata — into every home, a land that has made pasta craftsmanship and respect for nature an authentic part of its cultural identity.
