Pennette Rigate Barbie Gragnano IGP 500 g (Case of 12) — Di Martino

Pennette Rigate Barbie Gragnano IGP by Di Martino

Pennette Rigate Barbie are short ridged pasta made from 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, part of the certified Gragnano IGP line by Pastificio Di Martino. Bronze-die extrusion gives a rough, porous surface, while slow low-temperature drying preserves aroma and texture. Each 500 g pack is sold in cases of 12, ideal for restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias and Italian delicatessens looking for premium, authentic Naples-region pasta.

What Pennette Rigate Are

Pennette are a small version of penne: short tubes cut diagonally at both ends, with external ridges that increase the sauce-holding surface. The diagonal cut and ridging make this one of the most versatile shapes in the Italian repertoire, equally at home with smooth tomato sauces, chunky vegetable ragus, baked pasta and cold pasta salads. The compact size suits portion control in professional kitchens.

Gragnano: The Pasta Town

Gragnano, in the province of Naples at the foot of the Lattari Mountains, has produced dried pasta since the 17th century. Its position created a unique microclimate of sea breeze and mountain air, perfect for slow natural drying. Gragnano IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that the pasta is produced in this defined area using 100% Italian durum wheat semolina and water from the local aquifer, drawn through bronze dies and dried slowly at low temperature.

The Producer: Pastificio Di Martino

Founded in 1912, Pastificio Di Martino is one of the historic pasta makers of Gragnano. Since 1912 the company has produced Gragnano IGP pasta with 100% Italian durum wheat. Di Martino collaborates with Michelin-starred chef Peppe Guida, featured in the Netflix Chef's Table episode dedicated to Gragnano pasta. The Barbie line is an official collaboration between Pastificio Di Martino and Mattel: it follows the same IGP specification and 100% Italian semolina, with dedicated themed packaging.

Sensory Profile

The bronze die leaves a matte, rough surface that turns whitish in colour, the visible sign of authentic bronze-extruded pasta. On cooking the pennette stay firm and springy, releasing the scent of Italian durum wheat. The porous texture clings to sauce so each piece carries condiment from the first bite, with a clean wheat finish and no starchy aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Format: short ridged pennette. Ingredients: durum wheat semolina (100% Italian), water. Allergens: cereals containing gluten. Recommended cooking time: 12-13 minutes in plenty of salted water. Net weight per pack: 500 g. Packaging: case of 12 packs. Shelf life: long ambient storage in a dry place. Country of origin: Italy. Certification: Gragnano IGP.

Professional Uses

1. Pennette all'arrabbiata: toss with a spicy tomato, garlic and chilli sauce, 80-100 g dry per portion. 2. Pasta al forno: parboil 3 minutes under al dente, layer with tomato, fior di latte and Parmigiano Reggiano, bake at 200 degrees. 3. Pennette with cherry tomatoes and basil: a quick summer service finished with extra virgin olive oil. 4. Pasta salad: cook al dente, cool quickly, dress with tuna, olives and capers. 5. Creamy sauces: the ridges hold gorgonzola or four-cheese sauces beautifully. Always finish in the pan with the sauce for 1 minute (mantecatura) so starch binds sauce to pasta.

Pairings

Pennette Rigate Barbie pair naturally with San Marzano DOP peeled tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, fresh basil and 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil. For richer dishes add fior di latte for a baked pennette, or guanciale and pecorino for an amatriciana-style sauce.

Delivery and Logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubunden (Chur, Davos), shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As an ambient dry product, no cold chain is required: ideal for stocking pantry reserves. Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers.

Who It Is For

Pennette Rigate Barbie Di Martino are made for professional kitchens that want certified Gragnano IGP pasta with a recognisable, family-friendly brand: restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias, hotels, catering, Italian delis and demanding home cooks across Switzerland.