Mantova Italian Organic Penne Rigate Pasta - 100% Durum Semolina Organic Penne Rigate - Product Of Italy, 1 Pound (Pack of 6);

Pasta, in all its myriad forms, is the unifying link in Italian cuisine. The finest of Italian pasta is made from durum wheat that has become synonymous with flavor, quality, goodness, nutritional value, and a tremendous source of energy. The high-quality durum wheat used for Mantova Organic pasta is grown in the sunny, fertile soil of Apulia in Southern Italy, producing grain that is richer in minerals, vitamins and proteins.Pasta, along with wine and olive oil, is also part of the great culinary Trilogy of Mediterranean culture. The now famous Mediterranean diet is based on the foundation of nutritious carbohydrates such as pasta matched with a variety of delicious vegetables, cheese, lean meat, fish and seafood. Dieticians acknowledge the importance of carbohydrates in the diet. Mantova Organic Italian pasta is made with Italian Wheat durum and is based on long tradition of Italian culinary. Our pasta is dried slowly to protect nutritional value of our product.Good quality durum wheat pasta, such as Mantova Organic pasta should have a pleasant scent and a golden-yellowish color that is uniform on the inside When broken. The real test, however, is in the cooking. Properly cooked good quality pasta should not break apart in the boiling water and must only slightly whiten the water with starch residue. This is a sign of high-quality wheat and proper drying techniques.