Faella Lumaconi

Faella Lumaconi is a large dry pasta shape made for stuffing and baking made by the Italian brand Faella. The product belongs to the Faella Linea Premium range. On the official site the product is labelled Pasta di Gragnano IGP, the EU protected geographical indication for dry pasta made in Gragnano.

Ingredients: durum wheat semolina and water. Cooking time according to the official site: 11 minutes. Pack sizes: 500 g. Protein: 13 g per 100 g.

It is usually filled with ricotta, meat or vegetables, covered with sauce and baked. Classic dishes for this shape: Bolognese sauce. Allergens: gluten (wheat). As with any pasta, use plenty of salted boiling water and toss it with the sauce straight after draining. The exact time can vary slightly with the water and the pot, so it is worth tasting a piece a minute before the end.