2kg Penne Pasta - Senatore Cappelli

2kg Penne Pasta - Senatore Cappelli

Honest to Goodness Organic Penne is an artisanal Italian pasta, made with the ancient grain Senatore Cappelli - an ancestor of the modern durum wheat. This ancient grain is sought after for it's unique, buttery flavour and higher protein content. Slow-dried to preserve nutrients and flavour the unique texture of our pasta range 'holds' sauce for the perfect al-dente bite.

The tube shape of penne pasta is fantastic for holding your favourite sauces, inside and out.

No added starch, vegetable gum or preservatives. Suitable for vegan diets. This bulk bag is ideal for catering, meal prepping or for feeding a crowd! Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Honest to Goodness Organic Penne is made following a traditional artisanal process. The pasta dough is bronze extruded (pressed through a bronze mould) and slowly dried over 30+ hours. This process creates a rougher texture that 'holds' sauce for the perfect al-dente bite. The grain Senatore Cappelli is an ancient grain with a delicious subtle-sweet and malty flavour. Its flavour is authentic and exquisite as the grain retains the original flavour profile as it has not been manipulated by modern agriculture for increased yields.

Everyone knows that pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Not only is it easy to cook in large quantities for a speedy family meal, but there are so many ways to flavour it too! We consider pasta as a pantry staple, but not many people would agree that it is a healthy pantry addition. Pasta is often labelled as ‘junk food’ that is high in simple carbohydrates, which can convince people to give up traditional (and tasty) pasta dishes.

But did you know that not all pastas are created equal, with some more nutritious than others?! Read on to learn why our Organic Pastas are better for you:

NUTRITIOUS INGREDIENTS

Our certified  Organic Pastas are traditionally artisanal Italian made and are created using two base ingredients: durum wheat semolina and water - without the use of dairy and eggs making it vegan-friendly. Organic durum wheat semolina is naturally higher in protein than other commercial pasta flours, and also produces a higher quality product. Durum wheat has an array of beneficial minerals that actually has a very similar nutritional panel to quinoa! It also contains good quality dietary fibre, which will leave you feeling fuller and more satisfied for longer. 

Try out our tri-colour  Organic Fusilli and Organic Zoo Pasta, which has a little dehydrated organic tomato and spinach to add some great colour to your dish! Or try our Organic Penne Pasta which is made for the ancient grain senatore Cappelli.

BRONZE EXTRUDED PASTA

You may have noticed that we mention our pasta is bronze extruded…but what does this mean? Our organic pasta is first made into a dough, then pushed through a ‘die’ to give it, its shape (eg. penne tubes and zoo animals).

Cutting the pasta through a bronze die produces a rough and textured pasta surface, allowing the pasta sauce to cling and hold much better – more sauce on the pasta and less left on the plate! Commercial pasta makers tend to use less expensive Teflon dies which produce smooth, shiny pasta with a slick surface that causes the sauce to run off.

SLOW DRIED PASTA

Once our organic pasta has been squeezed into shape, it is left to dry at a low temperature for 30+ hours. This is the traditional method of making pasta in Italy, which produces a fresher and much healthier pasta that retains the nutty flavour, aroma, as well as nutrients of the durum wheat. Many commercial pastas are quick-dried at a higher temperature (essentially baked), which may be great for producing large amounts of pasta, but not great for our tummies! The high heat can damage the proteins and fibre contained in the pasta, making it harder for you to digest.