Calabrian Fusilli - Pastificio Italyca
The Organic Calabrian Fusilli from Pastificio Italyca represent the perfect meeting point between the architecture of short pasta and the generosity of longer shapes, offering a silhouette reminiscent of the ancient art of wrapping dough around a thin rod. This pasta shape is made from a premium selection of Italian organic durum wheat, cultivated according to farming practices that exclude the use of pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilisers, protecting the biodiversity of the soils of the Matera Hills. The raw material is transformed into high-quality semolina that retains the natural aroma and amber colour of the grain, ensuring a pure organoleptic profile without intensive industrial refining processes.
The technological heart of the production process lies in bronze-die extrusion, which shapes the fusilli's spirals while giving the pasta a porous, matte surface. This particular texture is essential for creating a perfect bond with the sauce, allowing it to penetrate the spirals and adhere to the pasta rather than sliding off. The subsequent slow artisanal drying at moderate temperatures ensures that the gluten and vegetable proteins in the wheat are not subjected to thermal alteration, resulting in pasta with a consistently al dente texture and natural elasticity that can be clearly appreciated with every bite.
Choosing this product means supporting the short supply chain and the social project of Cooperativa Gustolibero, contributing to the economic development of the Lucanian region through conscious consumption. Calabrian Fusilli are particularly appreciated for their versatility: excellent with rich ragù sauces, they are equally well suited to fresher preparations based on seasonal vegetables or Mediterranean pestos. The transparency of production in Grottole and the rigorous standards of organic certification make this pasta a cornerstone of the contemporary table, capable of combining the historical heritage of Basilicata with the assurance of a food product made with exceptional artisanal care.
