Benedetto Cavalieri Penne Rigate is a premium Italian pasta made from high-quality durum wheat semolina using the company’s famous “Metodo Delicato” (Delicate Method), a slow production process that preserves the flavor, texture, and nutritional qualities of the wheat.
Pastificio Benedetto Cavalieri, founded in 1918 in Puglia, is one of Italy’s most respected pasta producers and is often served in high-end restaurants throughout Italy. Their Delicate Method involves slow kneading and low-temperature drying for up to 40 hours, which allows the pasta to develop a firm structure and exceptional texture when cooked al dente. This process creates pasta with a consistent texture from the center to the surface and a signature chewy bite.
Penne rigate means “ridged quills” in Italian, and the ridges help sauces cling to the pasta, making it one of the most versatile pasta shapes.
This pasta pairs especially well with:
• Tomato sauces
• Vegetable sauces
• Vodka sauce
• Meat sauces
• Cream sauces
• Pesto
• Baked pasta dishes
• Sausage sauces
• Olive oil and parmesan
Known for its exceptional texture, slow production, and high-quality durum wheat, Benedetto Cavalieri pasta is considered one of the finest artisan pasta brands in Italy.