Pasta di Gragnano is a type of pasta that is made in the town of Gragnano, which is located in the Campania region of southern Italy. Gragnano has a long history of pasta-making, and the town is known for its high-quality pasta, which is made using traditional techniques and locally-sourced ingredients.
Pasta di Gragnano is typically made with durum wheat semolina and water. It is extruded through bronze dies, giving the pasta a rough, porous texture that allows it to absorb sauces better. The pasta is then air-dried at a low temperature, which helps to preserve its flavour and texture.
Some of the most popular shapes of Pasta di Gragnano include spaghetti, fusilli, penne, and macaroni. The pasta is often used in traditional Italian dishes, such as pasta alla puttanesca, pasta alle vongole, and pasta al pomodoro.
Pasta di Gragnano has been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Union, which means that it must be produced in the town of Gragnano and meet certain quality standards in order to be sold under the Pasta di Gragnano name.
Atlante supplies Pasta di Gragnano to Sainsbury's for its Taste the Difference Range.