Pastene Releases First-Ever “Pasta-nary” to Celebrate National Pasta Month
CANTON, Mass.— Pastene, the leading importer of authentic Italian foods and ingredients for almost 150 years, is celebrating National Pasta Month with the release of its brand-new Pasta·nary,a dictionary of the company’s 28 different cuts of pasta –including two new varieties, Pepe Bucato, and Pastina.
Pastene pasta is made with the finest durum semolina wheat in Italy, the homeland of generations of master pasta-makers. Pastene pasta is crafted with the fullness of tradition, enhanced by the selection of high-quality wheat and ongoing innovation, resulting in superior taste and texture. The company carries a large variety of pasta cuts and shapes from Capellini D’Angelo (Angel Hair) to Jumbo Shells, Tricolor Fusilli, and Trivella to everyone’s favorite Spaghetti. With so many different types of pasta, Pastene wants to eliminate the confusion about what makes each cut unique and how to best use them in pasta culinary creations. The Pasta·nary, a complete guide to Pastene pasta, includes gluten-free and organic options, many with a favored place on family tables for generations.
“We all know and love pasta classics like spaghetti and meatballs or macaroni and cheese, but there’s a world of pasta beyond the traditional cuts which is why the Pastene Pasta-nary is perfect for National Pasta Month and beyond,” said Mark Tosi, Co-owner and President of Pastene. “The pastabilities are endless and with the right ingredients and recipes, Pastene customers will have the opportunity to expand their culinary knowledge and take pasta to the next level.”
Pastene’s Pasta·nary is designed to encourage customers to discover new styles of pasta including often-overlooked cuts such as:
Pappardelle: A broad, flat noodle, similar tofettuccini, made to soak up the flavors of traditional Bolognese or other heavier sauces; it is also ideal for stews and pot roasts. Mafaldine: A flat, wide, ribbon-shaped pasta. Pastene Organic Mafaldine is made in Italy with organic durum wheat semolina, grown in soil free of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. This hearty cut pairs well with meat sauces, tomato sauces, or a traditional Napoletana sauce. Orzo: Short-cut pasta that takes the shape of a grain of rice. Pastene Italian Orzo stands up beautifully in soup, pasta salad, or when served as a tasty side dish. Orecchiette: “Little ears” of pasta are a way of trapping sauce and cheese for maximumflavor in every bite. Serve warm in a meat or cheese dish, or cold in a pasta salad.
To help customers try more ways to serve pasta and save, Pastene is offering 10% off all its pasta cuts on its website during National Pasta Month through October 28.
About Pastene
For almost 150 years, Pastene has been bringing family and friends to the table with uncompromising quality and flavors, turning meals into memories with its wide selection of high-quality ingredients sourced from around the world. With a strong presence and offices in both the United States and Canada, the company’s iconic yellow and red labels grace gourmet items from tomatoes to tuna, breadcrumbs to olive oil, including hard-to-find varieties of olives and artichokes.
For More Information:
https://www.pastene.com/pastanary
