Donna Itriya, Rigatoni Pasta, Organic Ancient Grains, 500g

Donna Itriya Grain Rigatoni is 500g of Donna Itriya rigatoni made from certified organic ancient grain — the classic Roman tube format in the most nutrient-dense and characterful grain available. It combines tradition with heritage grain. As a result, the ancient grain adds a pronounced, nutty flavour to the classic rigatoni format that modern wheat cannot achieve. Furthermore, ancient grain varieties offer lower gluten content and higher minerals than modern bred wheat. In particular, this suits those who want the rigatoni format with the added complexity and nutritional benefit of heritage grain.

About Donna Itriya Grain Rigatoni

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 Grain Rigatoni 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 Grain Rigatoni

To get the very best from it:

• Cook in well-salted boiling water, tasting regularly from 2 minutes before the packet time as ancient grain pasta may cook differently.
• Use with a simple but outstanding tomato sauce where the ancient grain flavour can be appreciated without being overwhelmed.
• Furthermore, it suits a slow-cooked ragu of pork, lamb or beef where the robustness of the ancient grain stands up to the richness of the meat.
• Additionally, use in pasta al forno where the ancient grain flavour adds distinction to the baked preparation.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Simple tomato and basil where the ancient grain is the focus
• Slow-cooked meat ragu — pork, lamb or beef — for a robust preparation
• Pasta al forno with ricotta and slow-cooked tomato
• A glass of Aglianico, Sagrantino or a robust Primitivo 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.