Under the flag of Kelvini Italian Artisan we bring the authentic dining culture and pure flavours of Southern Italy directly to your kitchen table. Those who think that wholemeal pasta is tough or boring have never tasted our Wholemeal Rigatoni (Rigatoni Integrali). In the sunny grain fields of Campania, the durum wheat that underlies this robust pasta shape matures. Here, there is no rush; work is done with respect for nature and tradition.
The result is a wholemeal pasta that takes you on a rich, earthy experience from the very first bite. Because the entire germ and bran are carefully preserved, you taste a deep, nutty flavour. Thanks to the pressing through traditional bronze moulds (trafilata al bronzo) a matte, rough exterior is created that does not just touch sauces, but fully embraces them.
The Art of Shape: Why Wholemeal Rigatoni is Essential
The name derives from the Italian rigato, which means 'striped' or 'ridged'. This thoughtful design combines form and functionality:
The Channels of Flavour: Those vertical grooves on the outside act as miniature channels along which olive oil, melted butter and creamy sauces cling tightly to the pasta.
The Open Embrace: The royal hollow interior effortlessly fills during serving with the finest pieces from your sauce — think of braised mushrooms, lentils or a rich ragù.
The Unyielding Bite: Thanks to the perfectly straight cut and a robust wall thickness, this pasta retains a powerful, resilient al dente structure.
At the Table: Masterful Dishes with Whole Wheat Rigatoni
A robust shape with so much character calls for dishes that radiate warmth and depth:
Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Mushroom and Thyme Ragù: An earthy combination where the nutty wheat merges with slowly cooked wild forest and porcini mushrooms, fresh thyme, garlic and grated Pecorino Romano.
Baked Rigatoni with Pumpkin and Sage: A hearty casserole where the hollow tubes are filled with a velvety cream of roasted pumpkin, crispy sage in butter and crunchy pancetta.
Whole Wheat Rigatoni alla Boscaiola: The ultimate classic with pieces of Italian fennel sausage, tender peas and a light tomato sauce that clings to the vertical ridges.
Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Cream and Walnuts: A delightful contrast where the strong whole grain bite is embraced by melting gorgonzola and roasted walnuts.
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Product Features & Specifications
Model & Shape: Large, straight hollow pasta tubes with prominent vertical ridges (Whole Wheat Rigatoni).
Structure & Grip: Bronze-drawn (trafilata al bronzo) for a rough texture that perfectly holds both liquid and chunky sauces.
Recognition & Quality: Produced by Pastificio Caccese from 100% home-grown durum wheat (glyphosate-free), awarded 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 for optimal preservation of nutrients and flavour.
Availability: Exclusively available to order via the webshop of Kelvini.