Pallante Mezze Rigatoni Pasta Bronze Die 500g

Rigatoni Pasta

The Pallante Mezze Rigatoni Pasta Bronze Die 500g is a traditional Italian short pasta made using bronze die extrusion, giving each piece a rough, textured surface that helps sauces cling beautifully. Shorter than classic rigatoni but with the same ridged tube shape, mezze rigatoni is known for its satisfying bite and versatility across a wide range of pasta dishes.

Produced in Italy using authentic pasta-making methods, this bronze die pasta delivers a firm al dente texture that works particularly well with rich tomato sauces, slow-cooked ragù, creamy cheese sauces, sausage dishes, pesto, and baked pasta recipes. The ridges capture sauces inside and out, creating fuller flavour in every mouthful and making it a reliable cupboard staple for comforting midweek meals and slow Sunday cooking alike.

Its shorter shape also makes it ideal for pasta salads, tray bakes, and hearty one-pan dishes with ingredients such as Parmesan, olive oil, nduja, pancetta, burrata, basil, garlic, and roasted vegetables. The textured finish gives the pasta a more traditional feel compared to smooth industrial pasta, making it a popular choice for Italian-inspired cooking.

Key Features:

• Italian mezze rigatoni pasta.
• Bronze die extruded for a rough sauce-holding texture.
• Short ridged tube pasta shape.
• Firm al dente bite.
• Suitable for tomato, cream, cheese, and meat sauces.
• Ideal for pasta bakes and tray-baked dishes.
• Traditional Italian pasta-making method.
• Pack size: 500g.
• Excellent sauce absorption and coating.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Mezze rigatoni with slow-cooked beef ragù, Parmesan, and basil.
• Creamy nduja pasta with mascarpone, garlic, and spinach.
• Baked mezze rigatoni with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and Italian sausage.
• Pasta salad with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, rocket, and burrata.

What does bronze die pasta mean?

Bronze die pasta is shaped through traditional bronze plates rather than smooth industrial moulds. This creates a rougher texture on the pasta surface, helping sauces stick more effectively and giving the pasta a more traditional appearance.

Why is mezze rigatoni different from standard rigatoni?

Mezze rigatoni is shorter in length than regular rigatoni while keeping the same ridged tubular shape. The smaller size makes it easier to eat in chunky sauces, baked dishes, and pasta salads.

Which sauces work best with mezze rigatoni?

Thicker sauces work particularly well because the ridges and hollow centre trap flavour effectively. Tomato ragù, creamy mushroom sauces, sausage sauces, pesto, and cheese-based sauces all pair especially well with this pasta shape.

Ingredients:

Durum WHEAT semolina

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