1: What does Pastificio dei Campi Linguine taste like?
It’s clean, wheat-forward, and beautifully aromatic — with the naturally sweet, lightly nutty flavor of high-quality Italian durum wheat. Linguine delivers a smooth, elegant bite with a bronze-drawn surface that helps sauces cling. Because it’s wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine, it feels silky and refined while still holding enough structure for pesto, tomato, and seafood sauces. Chefs and customers describe Gragnano IGP linguine as “restaurant-quality,” “perfectly al dente,” and “the kind of pasta that elevates simple ingredients.”
2: Is this authentic Pasta di Gragnano IGP?
Yes. Pastificio dei Campi produces Pasta di Gragnano IGP in Gragnano, Italy, using traditional standards: 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, spring water from local aquifers, bronze-die extrusion, and careful drying. The IGP mark protects its origin, craftsmanship, and quality.
3: How should I use Linguine?
Linguine is a classic choice for sauces that need a slightly wider strand. It’s traditionally served with pesto, tomato sauces, and seafood-based sauces. Toss with basil pesto, pair with a bright tomato sauce, or serve with fish and shellfish in a light, olive-oil-forward sauce. The strand shape holds sauce beautifully without feeling heavy.
4: How is Linguine different from spaghetti or fettuccine?
Linguine sits right between the two. It’s wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine, with a slightly oval, “little tongue” shape. That makes it less round than spaghetti and more delicate than fettuccine, giving it a refined bite that works especially well with pesto and seafood sauces.
5: Is this a good gift for food lovers?
Absolutely. Gragnano IGP pasta is one of the most giftable Italian pantry staples — chefs love it, home cooks feel the difference immediately, and linguine pairs perfectly with premium pesto, olive oil, seafood-friendly sauces, and cheese for an elevated Italian gift basket.
6: Where is it made?
It’s made in Gragnano, Italy — a historic pasta-making town near the Gulf of Naples, famous for centuries of craftsmanship and ideal natural drying conditions. Pastificio dei Campi is a modern-day interpreter of this age-old tradition.
7: What if my order arrives damaged?
We carefully pack pasta for safe delivery. If your order ever arrives damaged or incomplete, our customer service team will replace or resolve it quickly — no hassle, no stress.
8: Why is shipping sometimes expensive?
We prioritize safe delivery and product protection. Pantry items can be bulky to ship, but we offer free shipping on qualifying pantry orders to help offset costs.