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Now we have equally authentic pasta cuts for the little ones! A classic of the Italian tradition, Pennette Rigate is usually present in almost all the pantries of each family. Le Pennette is the mini version of Pennette Rigate and children recognize this shape as an iconic pasta cut. The selected semolina wheat used in…
Ebano (“ebony” in Italian) is a new unique black rice on the market, and Cascina Oschiena is only one of six farms cultivating it. Ebano is an aromatic whole-grain variety of rice with black grains and a distinctive toasted bread aroma (as well as hints of popcorn and cocoa). Its strong color comes from anthocyanins,…
Apollo is a long-grain aromatic variety of rice, and presents an Italian alternative to Jasmine rice, famous for its natural fragrant floral aroma. It is highly digestible and quick-cooking, ideal for a side dish to vegetables, meat, or fish. Cascina Oschiena is one of only five farms in Italy to grow ancient, classic varieties of…
Carnaroli is a classic variety of rice, with a tapered and pearled grain and ideal for the best preparations of risotto. It maintains a firm texture while cooking. The “Classic” distinction guarantees this is an ancient variety of Carnaroli, and Cascina Oschiena is one of only five farms in Italy to do so. They grow…
Arborio is a classic variety of rice, with a large pearled grain and ideal for the best preparations of risotto. It gives a natural creaminess when blended with any ingredient. The “Classic” distinction guarantees this is an ancient variety of Arborio, and Cascina Oschiena is one of only five farms in Italy to do so.…
Cascina Oschiena is a one-of-a-kind rice producer and biodiversity champion headed by Alice Cerutti in the region of Piedmont, Italy. Classic Arborio, Classic Carnaroli, and farro are just some of the ancient grains they grow on their land, 25 hectares of which have been turned into a nature preserve (where the migratory bird Blacktailed Godwit…
Mezzi paccheri have a wide tube shape, shorter than normal paccheri, and are great baked and with chunky sauces. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality, including the Senatore Capelli variety which is renowned for cooking to al-dente. It also gives the pasta a…
Calamaretti pasta is a smaller version of the traditional Neapolitan Calamarata pasta shape, which inherited its name for its shape that resembles calamari (or squid) rings. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality, including the Senatore Capelli variety which is renowned for cooking to…
The Pomodori Piennolo DOP is a small, pear shaped, deep red tomato. The unique characteristics of the Piennolo tomatoes derive from the lava-rich, potassium laden, sandy soil of the National Park of Mt. Vesuvius in which they grow. The tomato develops a slightly thick skin to protect itself from the day to night temperature fluctuations…
Pomodorino Gialli are a yellow, small, cherry-like tomato. With less acidity than its red cousins, Gialli are milder and a little sweeter than the red cherry tomato–and juicier too! The 963 g / 34oz versions are sliced tomatoes; the 520 g / 18.3 oz are whole tomatoes in water and salt, or sauced tomatoes.