Under the flag of Kelvini Italian Artisan we bring the authentic food culture and pure craftsmanship of Southern Italy directly to your kitchen table. Deep in the heart of Campania, where the sun nourishes the wheat fields and time seems to stand still, lies one of the best-kept secrets of the Neapolitan pasta tradition: the Ziti. Originally, these long, hollow tubes were traditionally broken before they went into the pan — an act full of nostalgia that has now taken on its own master form in the Ziti Tagliati.
Made from 100% home-grown durum wheat and slowly dried at low temperatures, these short, straight-cut tubes offer an unprecedented full wheat flavour. The traditional process of pressing through bronze moulds (trafilata al bronzo) creates a robust, matte wall with a porous structure that absorbs sauce like a sponge.
The Art of Shape: Why Ziti Tagliati is Essential
The seemingly simple cylinder of the Ziti Tagliati houses an ingenious culinary design that has been beloved in Southern Italy for generations:
The Hollow Treasure Chambers: The wide, open tubes act as small catchment basins. During cooking and serving, the cylinders effortlessly fill with rich pieces of sauce, minced meat or vegetables for a perfect balance.
Porous Bronze-drawn: Thanks to the bronze moulds, the dough has acquired a rough, powdery texture to which liquid emulsions and cheeses adhere firmly.
Unyielding Bite: The robust wall thickness ensures that the pasta retains its firm, resilient al dente structure, even when baked in a hot casserole.
At the Table: Masterful Dishes with Ziti Tagliati
Ziti Tagliati is the king of Neapolitan comfort food and is particularly suited for dishes with depth, warmth, and rich sauces:
Ziti alla Genovese: One of the most famous classics from Naples. A slowly simmered stew of hours-long braised onions and beef that completely melds with the hollow tubes.
Ziti Tagliati al Forno (Casserole): The ultimate casserole where the pasta is mixed with a rich tomato-meat sauce, mozzarella or fior di latte, and a generous handful of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Ziti con Ragù Napoletano: A powerful meat sauce with large pieces of braised meat and tomato paste that nestles in and around the short tubes.
Ziti con Salsiccia e Friarielli: A typical Southern Italian dish with spicy pork sausage (salsiccia) and slightly bitter wild turnip tops (friarielli or broccoletti), topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Product Features & Specifications
Model & Shape: Short, straight hollow tubes with clean cuts (Ziti Tagliati).
Structure & Grip: Bronze-drawn (trafilata al bronzo) for a rough texture that optimally captures rich stews and oven sauces.
Recognition & Quality: Produced by Pastificio Caccese from 100% home-grown durum wheat (glyphosate-free), honourably mentioned in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guide.
Quality Guarantee: Exclusively selected by Kelvini Italian Artisan, slowly dried at low temperature to preserve the pure, authentic wheat flavour.
Availability: Exclusively available to order via the webshop of Kelvini.
