Sorrentino Calamarata

Sorrentino Calamarata is large, short tube-shaped dry pasta made by the Italian brand Sorrentino. The product belongs to the Sorrentino i Lunghi IGP 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: durum wheat semolina. Cooking time according to the official site: 12 minutes. Pack sizes: 500 g.

Wide tubes suit seafood, Neapolitan ragù and rich tomato sauces and can also be stuffed and baked. Classic dishes for this shape: pasta alla Norma and amatriciana. Allergens: gluten (wheat). As with any pasta, use plenty of salted boiling water and toss it with the sauce straight after draining.