Under the flag of Kelvini Italian Artisan we bring the authentic food culture and pure craftsmanship of Southern Italy directly to your kitchen table. The name Tortiglioni originates from the Latin torquere ('to twist') and refers to the spiral pattern on a lathe. While classic pasta Rigatoni has straight, vertical stripes, Tortiglioni is characterised by slanted, swirling grooves around the cylinder.
Made from 100% home-grown durum wheat and slowly dried for hours at low temperatures, this pasta retains its pure, nutty wheat flavour. The traditional process of pressing through bronze moulds (trafilata al bronzo) gives the outer wall a matte, rough surface to which cheese, meat, and tomato emulsions cling directly.
The Art of Shape:
Why Tortiglioni Shines in Strength
The thoughtful spiral design offers specific culinary advantages in the kitchen:
Spiral Sauce Guiding: The twisted outer ridges act as a spiral channel that guides and holds sauce around the tube.
Sturdy Cylinder Structure: The robust wall thickness and the perfectly straight cut ends ensure an unparalleled strong al dente bite that holds up even with heavy ingredients.
Porous Bronze-drawn: The rough texture ensures that rich sauces and melted cheese adhere firmly to both the inside and the outside.
At the Table:
For Which Dishes Do You Use Tortiglioni?
Due to their wide diameter and twisted grooves, Tortiglioni are at their best with robust, richly filled sauces containing pieces of meat or vegetables:
Tortiglioni al Ragù Napoletano: The classic from the south with slowly braised beef and rich tomato sauce that clings to the spiral ridges.
Salsiccia e Melanzane: Rich sauces with chunky pieces of Italian fennel sausage, grilled aubergine and salted ricotta.
Tortiglioni al Forno: The perfect base for savoury casseroles with béchamel, minced meat and melted provola or mozzarella.
Pesto alla Genovese with Potato and Beans: The spiral ridges grip the full, oily basil pesto fantastically.
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Product Features & Specifications
Model & Shape:
Straight hollow cylinders with slanted, spiral-shaped outer ridges (Tortiglioni).
Structure & Grip:
Bronze-drawn (trafilata al bronzo) for a rough texture that optimally holds rich, meaty, and creamy sauces.
Recognition & Quality:
Produced by Pastificio Caccese from 100% home-grown durum wheat (glyphosate-free), honourably mentioned in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guide as one of the absolute top-quality pastas in Italy.
Quality Guarantee:
Exclusively selected by Kelvini Italian Artisan, slowly dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrients and the authentic grain flavour.
Availability:
Exclusively available to order via the webshop of Kelvini.com