Casarecce No. 88 Rummo: the short shape that holds every sauce
The Casarecce No. 88 Rummo are one of the most beloved short pasta shapes in the Italian culinary tradition, here offered in the professional 1 kg format designed for the restaurant and food service sector in Switzerland. The casareccia has an elongated shape, slightly rolled in on itself, with a characteristic central groove open along its entire length: a geometry that is not only aesthetic but deeply functional. This natural twist creates a wide, irregular surface that captures and holds sauce better than many other short shapes, making Casarecce the ideal choice for hearty sauces, ragùs, pestos and preparations based on vegetables or seafood.
The Rummo brand has been synonymous with quality since 1846, when Cavalier Antonio Rummo founded the pasta factory in Benevento, Campania. For over 175 years the Rummo family has produced pasta according to principles of excellence that make it a reference point for chefs and culinary professionals worldwide.
The Rummo Lenta Lavorazione® method
What truly sets Rummo pasta apart is the patented Lenta Lavorazione® (Slow Processing) method, a certified production protocol that requires long times and controlled temperatures at every stage. The dough is worked gently, drying takes place at low temperatures over many hours, and the extrusion is designed to preserve the gluten structure.
- Gentle dough: semolina and water are combined without mechanical stress, to avoid damaging the gluten network.
- Slow low-temperature drying: ensures stability and a surface able to bind the sauce.
- Dough resting: extended times that restore the authentic aroma and flavour of the wheat.
The result is a pasta that keeps its consistency intact, does not overcook, does not release excess starch into the water and retains its golden colour and wheat aroma even after cooking.
Selected durum wheat semolina
Casarecce No. 88 are made exclusively with high-quality, protein-rich durum wheat semolina. It is precisely the high protein content that guarantees the extraordinary cooking resistance that made Rummo famous: the pasta stays al dente, firm and pleasantly rough on the palate, without ever becoming sticky. The porous surface, obtained through traditional bronze-die extrusion, is perfect for catching and holding any kind of sauce.
Cooking resistance and reliability in professional kitchens
For a restaurant, canteen or high-volume kitchen, cooking resistance is not a detail but an operational necessity. Casarecce Rummo forgive small service delays: even if the pasta stays a few minutes longer in the water or is held warm, the texture does not collapse. This makes them ideal for line service, for prepared-ahead dishes and for recipes requiring extended pan tossing.
Recommended pairings and sauces
The rolled shape and groove of Casarecce make them versatile and suited to a wide range of sauces:
- Hearty sauces and ragùs: meat, sausage or bolognese ragù nestle into the folds of the shape.
- Pesto: alla genovese, alla trapanese or pistachio, the rough surface captures the creamy sauce.
- Vegetables: aubergines, courgettes, broccoli and cherry tomatoes for hearty vegetarian dishes.
- Seafood: with clams, prawns or a seafood sauce for elegant fish-based first courses.
- Creamy sauces: with ricotta, cream or soft cheeses for enveloping preparations.
Cooking and portioning
Bring plenty of water to the boil (about 1 litre per 100 g of pasta) and salt to taste. Add the Casarecce and cook for the time indicated on the pack, generally around 11-13 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a professional result, drain one or two minutes early and finish cooking in the pan with the sauce, adding a ladle of cooking water to bind. The recommended portion is about 80-100 g of dry pasta per person as a main course.
Storage
Store the pack in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat and humidity. Once opened, reseal carefully and consume before the best-before date shown. Rummo dry pasta has a long shelf life, ideal for stock management in professional kitchens.
Logistics and delivery in Switzerland
LAPA guarantees the distribution of Casarecce No. 88 Rummo 1 kg throughout Switzerland, with fast and reliable deliveries to the main food service areas: Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel. The professional 1 kg format is designed to optimise supply for restaurants, hotels, pizzerias and catering kitchens.
