Melissa Trypita No 5
Melissa Trypita No 5: long hollow dry pasta: a thick strand with a hole running along its length by Melissa (Melissa Klassiki Seira range, No. 5); ingredients: 100% durum wheat semolina.
Melissa Trypita No 5 is long hollow dry pasta: a thick strand with a hole running along its length made by the Greek brand Melissa. The product belongs to the Melissa Klassiki Seira range. In Melissa's numbering the shape is No. 5: the number identifies this exact cut and size in the brand's catalogue and on the pack, while other brands use their own numbers.
The official site names the main ingredients: 100% durum wheat semolina. Cooking time according to the official site: 11–13 minutes.
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). As with any pasta, use plenty of salted boiling water and toss it with the sauce straight after draining.
Facts
| Raw material | 100% durum wheat semolina |
|---|---|
| Duration | 11–13 min |
| Main use | Amatriciana, gricia |
| House range | Melissa Klassiki Seira |
How it connects to Pasta
Melissa Trypita No 5 → contains → Semolina ← contains ← 🍝 Pasta
Links
- What it contains
- Semolina, 🌾 Durum wheat
- Part of
- Melissa Klassiki Seira, Bucatini
Frequently asked questions
How long do you cook Melissa Trypita No 5?
11–13 minutes, according to the official Melissa website.
What does No 5 mean in the name Melissa Trypita No 5?
It is the shape's number in the Melissa catalogue and identifies this exact cut and size. Other brands number their shapes differently.
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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