Gluten Free Organic Multi Legume Casarecce Pasta – a protein packed pasta!
Our gluten free organic multi legume casarecce pasta is produced in the Piedmont countryside of central Italy where the fields are certified organic and only those who excel in organic production are awarded this certification.
It is traditionally produced with a slow drying process at low temperatures that maintains its exquisite flavour and ‘al dente’ texture after cooking.
Only local crops are selected and the best grains harvested to ensure high nutritional standards and a perfect flavour.
It is pasta is produced in a natural and traditional manner. By adding only water, a highly digestible product is obtained that nourishes and has got a low glycaemic index.
This special pasta is carefully made into short twisted tubes known as casarecce. This unique pasta is made using a lovely combination of organic legumes. These pasta shapes have a higher protein content than traditional wheat pasta. This makes them a perfect addition to a gluten free diet or for anyone seeking nutrient rich alternatives. This pasta is made with nothing but organic legumes and is blended with lentils, chickpeas, peas and beans. These protein rich legumes are ground down into a paste and reshaped into these popular shapes.
This Italian casarecce is a well loved staple in Italy, it holds its shape well and sauces can sink into the grooves. This makes for lovely flavoursome pasta dishes.
This casarecce pasta is absorbent, soft and compliments any pasta recipe. Try it with thick, chunky veggie sauces, as well as light options like pesto or olive oil dressings. It is so popular due to its versatility in cooking.
Try using it in this brocolli and olive pasta recipe.
Ingredients: 25% Organic Lentil Flour, 25% Organic Chickpea Flour, 25% Organic Pea Flour , 25% Organic Bean FlourÂ
Origin: Italy
