Orecchiette Michele Portoghese - 500 g
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Orecchiette Michele Portoghese - 500 g
Orecchiette, also known as "strascicati" or "strascinati," are the most typical pasta shape in Apulian cuisine. The resulting shape is a round disk, slightly hollowed out in the center. In the Apulian culinary tradition of homemade pasta, orecchiette were made with white flour, durum wheat semolina, and water. Once the pasta was cut into small pieces, it was "drascina" with the tip of a knife to create a shell-like shape, then flipped over with the tip of the thumb. In the traditional Apulian recipe, orecchiette are boiled with broccoli or turnip greens. They can be served with a tomato and pecorino sauce or with a sauté of garlic and oil.
Michele Portoghese Pasta is a true artisanal creation, inspired by the timeless traditions of Italian pasta-making.
Many years ago, pasta was crafted entirely by hand. After carefully kneading the dough, it was shaped using a traditional press and left to dry naturally under the warmth of the sun or by the gentle heat of a fireplace. This slow, patient process gave pasta its distinctive flavor, texture, and authenticity.
Today, Michele Portoghese Pasta continues to honor these traditional methods while embracing the highest modern quality standards. Only carefully selected grains are used, expertly blended into premium semolina to ensure excellence in every batch. The drying process remains slow and carried out at low temperatures, the most delicate and crucial phase of production. Temperature control is essential, as it directly influences flavor development, protein integrity, and overall nutritional value.
