Afeltra Zito Lungo
Afeltra Zito Lungo: long hollow dry pasta: a thick strand with a hole running along its length by Afeltra (Afeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali range); ingredients: Italian durum wheat semolina.
Afeltra Zito Lungo is long hollow dry pasta: a thick strand with a hole running along its length made by the Italian brand Afeltra. The product belongs to the Afeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali range. On the official site the product is labelled Pasta di Gragnano IGP, the EU protected geographical indication for dry pasta made in Gragnano. The pasta is drawn through bronze dies, which gives it a rough surface that holds sauce well.
The official site names the main ingredients: Italian durum wheat semolina. Cooking time according to the official site: 7–9 minutes. Pack sizes: 500 g.
The hollow centre fills with sauce, which makes these strands a classic match for guanciale, tomato and pecorino sauces and for Neapolitan ragù. Classic dishes for this shape: amatriciana and gricia. Allergens: gluten (wheat).
Facts
| Raw material | Italian durum wheat semolina |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7–9 min |
| Main use | Amatriciana, gricia |
| House range | Afeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali |
How it connects to Pasta
Afeltra Zito Lungo → contains → Semolina ← contains ← 🍝 Pasta
Links
- What it contains
- Semolina, 🌾 Durum wheat
- Part of
- Afeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali, Ziti, Pasta di Gragnano
Frequently asked questions
How long do you cook Afeltra Zito Lungo?
7–9 minutes, according to the official Afeltra website.
What are the ingredients of Afeltra Zito Lungo?
Italian durum wheat semolina.
What to read next
- Semolina — Coarse, yellowish meal ground from durum wheat: the main raw material of dry pasta.
- 🌾 Durum wheat — A wheat species with very hard grain and strong gluten, milled into semolina for dry pasta and couscous.
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Afeltra Fusillo con Buco · Afeltra Candela · Afeltra Super Spaghettone · Afeltra Spaghettone Lungo con Curva · Afeltra Mafalda · Afeltra Lasagna
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- PastaDry durum wheat pastaAfeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali
- PastaPasta brands and producersAfeltraAfeltra Cavaliere Olimpio Formati Speciali