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Address:Italy Binding: Misc. Brand: Martelli Country: Italy Label: Martelli Manufacturer: Martelli Publisher: Martelli Sales Rank: 3869 Size: a package of 500 gr - 1.1 lb Studio: Martelli
Features:
Made in Tuscany by the Martelli family
Small artisanal production
From first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property
Product Description: The Martelli family has produced their artisanal pasta since 1926 in the medioeval town of Lari, near Pisa, in Tuscany. With simple techniques passed down from one generation to the other this pasta, which following the purist attitude of the makers only comes in a few classic shapes, is made utilizing first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property . The wheat flour is then kneaded with cold water, cut with bronze dies and let dry in the air for 50 hours. This extra long drying process gives the pasta a special porousness perfect for catching pasta sauce. Keep an eye open while this pasta is cooking, you really need to cook it "al dente", to enjoy the fullness of its flavor and texture.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - This is wonderful stuff!
I had no clue until a previous reviewer called this stuff the "world's greatest pasta". Curious, I tried 3 bags ... the reviewer was spot on to my culinary delight. Martelli pasta is made outside of Pisa. I don't know what they are doing differently at Martelli, but the al dente snap and texture is special.
Cooks spend most of our spaghetti making time on our sauce. I paid little attention to the pasta ... dried, store bought fresh and even home made ... i.e. pasta, it seemed, is pasta, Costco is as good as anyplace for the basic stuff.
Rating: - doubtlessly the best pasta available, but unfortunately no longer affordable
I know this pasta brand for many years, back in Germany I used to pay around 6 DM for 1 kg. That would be 3$ for 2.2 pounds for Americans.
And I thought that was pretty expensive! But I bought it regularly and really loved it.
Then 5 years ago I came to the USA, and among so many other things I missed the foods from home. How happy was I to find out Martelli was sold over here, too!
Of course, it was very expensive, even more expensive than in Germany. 5,50$ for a bag (and at the time I did not understand USA-measurements, was not aware they sell only half the ... Read More
Rating: - Best Dried Pasta I've Ever Cooked
I cook a lot of pasta, but don't have the time or patience to make my own. This is the finest dried pasta I have ever cooked. My guests always agree. It has a chewiness and ability to hold sauce that is outstanding. Rarely sticks (only if you totally ignore it in the pot.) Worth the effort--far above the best usual store brands.
