Penne Rigate from Afeltra are made with the best durum wheat semolina that is mixed with water from Gragnano. Afeltra uses only traditional bronze extruding machines which give the artisanal pasta a rough texture with many pores. These pores will absorb the pasta sauce much better when finishing the dish! Afeltra Penne Rigate are also slowly dried at a low temperature for up to 48 hours which helps the protein structure in the pasta stay strong allowing for a better al dente texture! \nPenne Rigate are one of Italys most popular cuts in Italy. Penne Rigate has a wider tube than the original penne but Rigate with ridges on the outside. \nIt pairs perfectly with vegetable sauces, like the Puttanesca Sauce, or with pesto. It is also a good shape choice for making pasta salad.
