Donna Itriya, Penne Pasta, Free Range 500g

Donna Itriya Penne is 500g of It made with free-range eggs — the classic ridged tube in artisan quality, bronze-die extruded for a surface that captures sauce both inside and out. Donna Itriya penne has the ridges and surface texture that define great penne. As a result, the combination of free-range egg richness and bronze-die roughness produces a penne that holds sauce far more effectively than supermarket alternatives. Furthermore, the penne rigate suits chunky, robust sauces that need the tube format to be fully appreciated. In particular, this suits arrabbiata, norma and hearty tomato and meat sauces.

About Donna Itriya Penne

Donna Itriya is an artisan pasta maker. The name pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean word for pasta — itriya. In particular, Donna Itriya produces pasta from free-range eggs or certified organic grain. An ancient grain line draws on heritage wheat varieties. As a result, each pasta shape has a character and nutritional profile that a standard factory pasta cannot match. Furthermore, bronze-die extrusion gives every shape a rough, porous surface that grips sauce far better than smooth Teflon-extruded pasta. However, Donna Itriya pasta rewards tasting from 2 minutes before the packet time for the perfect result. In particular, the organic and ancient grain varieties have a more robust, nutty flavour that rewards simple, high-quality sauces. Additionally, all Donna Itriya pasta dries slowly at low temperature to preserve the natural flavour of the grain. That slow craft approach defines every shape in the range. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Donna Itriya Penne From Us

Cooking artisan bronze-die pasta well rewards a few simple habits that transform the result. In contrast to mass-market pasta, artisan bronze-extruded pasta has a rough surface that absorbs and carries sauce in equal measure. As a result, you need less sauce per portion and the flavour integration is far superior. Furthermore, use a generous amount of well-salted water — pasta water is an ingredient, not just a cooking medium. However, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining as it finishes the sauce with starch and seasoning. In particular, finish the pasta in the sauce pan for the last minute of cooking. Never drain and plate separately. Moreover, artisan pasta rewards a shorter time in the water and a longer time in the sauce. Additionally, organic and ancient grain pasta has a more pronounced flavour. It rewards simple preparations where the pasta itself can be tasted. That technique — pasta water, sauce pan finish, rest — transforms any great pasta into something exceptional.

How to Cook Donna Itriya Penne

To get the very best from it:

• Cook in well-salted boiling water for 1 minute less than the packet time, then finish in the sauce pan.
• Use with chunky, robust sauces where the tube captures sauce inside each piece.
• Furthermore, it suits arrabbiata — the classic Roman chilli and tomato sauce that requires a short pasta to work.
• Additionally, use in a baked pasta preparation where the tube format holds the sauce during baking without becoming soggy.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Arrabbiata — tomato, garlic and chilli for the classic Roman preparation
• Pasta alla Norma with aubergine, tomato and ricotta salata
• Sausage and fennel ragu for a robust Tuscan preparation
• A glass of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barbera or a Nero d’Avola alongside

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Furthermore, once opened, use within 3 months for the finest flavour. However, unopened artisan pasta keeps well for up to 2 years. Delivered ready to cook with no further preparation required.

However you cook it, this product brings a quality and character that only carefully sourced artisan grain can deliver. Moreover, the finest ingredients always reward the best possible technique and accompaniments.