Filotea Strozzapreti Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta 500g

Strozzapreti Pasta

Filotea Strozzapreti Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta 500g is a traditional Central Italian pasta made from 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, crafted using classic artisan techniques for a firm texture and satisfying bite. Known for its twisted, hand-rolled appearance, strozzapreti is designed to catch creamy sauces, slow-cooked ragù and rich ingredients within its folds, making every mouthful full of flavour.

Also known in some regions as caserecce-style pasta, strozzapreti has a rustic texture that pairs particularly well with creamy sauces, sausage, mushrooms and seafood. Its shape holds sauces beautifully without becoming heavy, making it ideal for comforting pasta dishes that still feel balanced and authentic.

Produced in Italy with carefully selected wheat and traditional drying methods, this pasta cooks to a reliable al dente texture in around 9 minutes. Whether served with cream and salmon, tomato sauces or classic Italian sausage dishes, it brings a proper regional Italian feel to everyday meals.

Perfect paired with Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian sausage, truffle sauces, olive oil and slow-cooked tomato sauces for hearty pasta dishes and relaxed Italian dining.

Key Features:

• 500g pack.
• Traditional strozzapreti pasta shape.
• Made using 100% Italian durum wheat semolina.
• Produced in Italy.
• Ideal for creamy and rich pasta sauces.
• Rustic twisted shape designed to hold sauce well.
• Cooks in approximately 9 minutes.
• Suitable for classic Central Italian pasta recipes.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Strozzapreti alla Norcina with sausage, cream and black pepper.
• Creamy salmon pasta with garlic, parsley and lemon zest.
• Mushroom and truffle strozzapreti with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
• Slow-cooked tomato and pancetta sauce with fresh basil.

What does strozzapreti mean in Italian?

The name strozzapreti roughly translates to “priest stranglers”, with several regional stories linked to the unusual name. One popular theory is that the pasta was so delicious that priests ate it too quickly. It remains a well-known traditional pasta shape across Central Italy.

Why does strozzapreti work well with creamy sauces?

Its twisted shape creates folds and pockets that help creamy sauces cling to the pasta rather than sliding off. This gives a more even flavour throughout the dish and makes it especially suited to cream, cheese and butter-based sauces.

Is strozzapreti used in regional Italian cooking?

Yes. Strozzapreti is widely used in regions including Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Umbria, where it is commonly paired with rustic sauces featuring sausage, mushrooms, herbs and slow-cooked meats.

Ingredients:

Durum WHEAT semolina. May contain SOYBEANS and MUSTARD.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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