Unghiette - Pastificio Italyca

The Organic Unghiette from Pastificio Italyca were created from the desire to revive some of the smallest shapes from the artisan pasta tradition, transforming them into an excellence of the modern organic diet. The raw material used is exclusively organic durum wheat semolina, grown in Italy according to strict standards that protect soil biodiversity and consumer health. In Grottole, Cooperativa Sociale Gustolibero processes this wheat with dedication, creating a pasta shape whose size and thickness make it perfect for accompanying legumes and vegetable soups, evoking the authentic flavours of the past typical of Basilicata.

The bronze-die extrusion process is also fundamental for this small pasta shape: the surface of the Unghiette is matt and rough, a technical characteristic that ensures the pasta does not slip around the plate but instead captures the sauce. Their slightly concave and irregular shape allows the Unghiette to interact harmoniously with soups made with beans, chickpeas or grass peas, creating a perfect balance between the starchy and vegetable components. Unlike small industrial pasta shapes, Italyca Unghiette offer a superior texture, maintaining a distinct and flavourful presence that enhances the superior quality of the organic semolina used.

Slow drying takes place in static chambers at controlled temperatures, a patient method that avoids thermal shock and preserves the pasta's organoleptic profile intact. This prolonged resting period ensures an al dente texture that remains consistent even in dishes where the pasta continues to cook slightly in the sauce or hot soup. Choosing not to rush the production times makes it possible to deliver an elastic and highly digestible product that releases the aroma of real wheat as soon as it comes into contact with heat. Every batch is monitored to guarantee complete supply chain transparency, in full compliance with food safety regulations.

Choosing Organic Unghiette also means supporting the social inclusion project of Cooperativa Gustolibero. Production takes place in the historic heart of Grottole, where the art of pasta making becomes an opportunity for social renewal and for enhancing the Matera area. Stories and curiosities linked to rural life in the village intertwine with the modernity of certified production, offering an authentic and socially responsible Made in Italy product. Every stage, from the selection of the semolina to the meticulous manual packaging, is designed to guarantee an excellent product that respects the region's gastronomic identity and environmental protection, offering healthy and conscious everyday enjoyment.