Filotea Orecchiette Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta 500g

Orecchiette Pasta

Filotea Orecchiette Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta 500g is a traditional Italian pasta made using 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, crafted with bronze-drawing techniques and slow drying at low temperatures for a texture and flavour that stands out in simple dishes. Known for its distinctive ear-shaped design, orecchiette is a much-loved pasta from the Apulia region of southern Italy, designed to hold sauces, olive oil and small ingredients beautifully in every bite.

This artisan Italian pasta has a firm texture and excellent bite, with a light, clean finish that works particularly well with rich tomato sauces, leafy greens, sausage, seafood and slow-cooked vegetables. The rough bronze-drawn surface helps sauces cling to the pasta more effectively, creating fuller flavour throughout the dish.

Filotea’s traditional production methods give the pasta a delicate but satisfying texture, making it ideal for classic Italian comfort food as well as modern Mediterranean-style meals. Whether paired with garlic and olive oil or slow-cooked ragù, orecchiette brings authentic regional Italian cooking to the table.

Perfect served with Italian pasta sauces, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes and antipasti ingredients for easy midweek meals and relaxed Italian dining.

Key Features:

• 500g pack.
• Traditional orecchiette pasta shape.
• Made with 100% Italian durum wheat semolina.
• Bronze drawn for a rough sauce-holding texture.
• Slow dried at low temperatures.
• Produced in Italy using traditional methods.
• 13% protein content.
• Suitable for a wide range of pasta sauces and regional Italian recipes.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Orecchiette with Italian sausage, broccoli and chilli flakes.
• Slow-cooked tomato ragù with basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
• Garlic, anchovy and olive oil orecchiette with toasted breadcrumbs.
• Creamy mushroom pasta with black pepper and truffle butter.

Why is bronze-drawn pasta considered better for sauces?

Bronze-drawn pasta has a rougher, more textured surface compared to smoother industrial pasta. This helps sauces cling more effectively, creating a better balance of sauce and pasta in every mouthful.

What is orecchiette traditionally served with in Italy?

In Puglia, orecchiette is famously paired with cime di rapa, also known as turnip tops or broccoli rabe, alongside olive oil, garlic and anchovies. It is also commonly served with tomato-based sauces and slow-cooked meat dishes throughout southern Italy.

Why does slow drying matter in artisan pasta production?

Slow drying at lower temperatures helps preserve the flavour and structure of the wheat, while also giving the pasta a firmer texture once cooked. This traditional process is one reason artisan pasta tends to have a more satisfying bite and improved sauce absorption.

Ingredients:

Durum WHEAT semolina. May contain SOYBEANS and MUSTARD.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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