1: What does Pastificio dei Campi Rigatoni taste like?
It’s bold, wheat-forward, and deeply satisfying. Rigatoni made from high-quality Italian durum wheat has a clean, aromatic grain flavor with subtle nuttiness and natural sweetness. Once cooked, it holds a firm al dente bite with thick walls and a ridged surface that captures sauce inside and out. Chefs and customers describe Gragnano IGP pasta as “restaurant-quality,” “perfectly structured,” and “the kind of pasta that makes any sauce taste better.”
2: Is this authentic Pasta di Gragnano IGP?
Yes. Pastificio dei Campi produces Pasta di Gragnano IGP in Gragnano, Italy, following traditional standards (durum wheat semolina + local water, bronze-die extrusion, and slow drying). It’s protected by the IGP mark to safeguard provenance and quality.
3: How should I use Rigatoni?
Rigatoni is built for hearty, sauce-forward dishes. The large tubes and ridged exterior make it ideal for thick tomato sauces, meat ragùs, sausage and mushroom sauces, baked pasta dishes, and rich vegetable preparations. It’s especially good when you want sauce to cling to the outside and collect inside each tube for a full-flavor bite.
4: Why does Rigatoni hold sauce so well?
Rigatoni’s ridges help sauce cling to the surface, while its wide tube shape captures sauce inside. Combined with bronze-die extrusion and slow drying, the pasta stays firm and structured, even under thick sauces and baked preparations.
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 Rigatoni pairs perfectly with premium sauces, olive oil, 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 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.