Penne Rigate N°66 Gluten Free 400 g (Case of 12) — Rummo

Rummo Penne Rigate N°66 Gluten Free: bronze-drawn pasta that holds its bite

Rummo Penne Rigate N°66 Gluten Free is a dry pasta made from whole-grain rice and corn, bronze-drawn and naturally gluten-free, suitable for coeliacs. It delivers 341 kcal and 6.8 g of protein per 100 g, cooks in 11-13 minutes and is supplied in a professional case of 12 packs of 400 g (4.8 kg). Its standout quality is cooking resistance: it keeps its structure and bite even under high-volume professional service, where ordinary gluten-free pasta tends to fall apart.

What gluten-free pasta is

Gluten-free pasta replaces durum wheat semolina with naturally gluten-free flours and starches, here a blend of whole-grain rice, yellow corn, white corn, rice and potato starch. The technical challenge is structure: without gluten, the protein network that gives wheat pasta its bite is missing, so most gluten-free pasta overcooks, turns sticky or breaks. Rummo solves this with its slow-processing method and bronze dies, producing penne that behave like premium wheat pasta on the plate.

The maker: Pastificio Rummo, Benevento since 1846

Rummo is one of Italy's historic pasta makers, founded in 1846 in Benevento (Campania region) when Antonio Rummo built the family's first wheat mill. The three horses Bruto, Bello and Baiardo, who once pulled wheat from Puglia and Campania to the mill, still feature on every pack. Gluten-free production sits within the same quality philosophy that has defined the company for nearly two centuries.

Lenta Lavorazione: the certified slow method

Rummo's patented "Lenta Lavorazione" (slow processing) method, introduced in 2005, is certified by Bureau Veritas for resistance to overcooking. Slow kneading and low-temperature drying preserve the integrity of the dough, while bronze drawing gives the pasta a rough, porous surface. The result is a penna that grips sauce instead of letting it slide off, with a firm, even cook from the first minute to well past al dente.

Sensory profile

The whole-grain rice and corn blend gives a warm, lightly toasted cereal aroma and a golden colour. The ridged (rigate) surface and bronze texture create a rustic, matte finish that absorbs and holds sauce. On the palate the pasta is firm and clean, without the gumminess or starchy aftertaste common to lower-grade gluten-free formats.

Technical specifications

Format Penne Rigate N°66. Ingredients: whole-grain rice (32.5%), yellow corn (32.5%), white corn (20%), rice (9%), potato starch (3%); emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids of vegetable origin. Naturally gluten-free, formulated for coeliacs. Average nutritional values per 100 g: 1445 kJ / 341 kcal, fat 2.0 g (of which saturates 0.7 g), carbohydrates 73.2 g (of which sugars 0.3 g), fibre 3.1 g, protein 6.8 g, salt 0.003 g. Net weight 400 g per pack, case of 12 (4.8 kg). Cooking time 11-13 minutes. Made in Italy. EAN 8008343880664.

Professional uses

Penne Rigate N°66 is a workhorse format for gluten-free menus. Use it for classic penne al pomodoro with San Marzano DOP tomatoes; penne all'arrabbiata; baked penne gratins with béchamel and grated cheese; cold pasta salads for summer service; and creamy mushroom or sausage sauces where the ridges trap the cream. Professional portion 80-100 g of dry pasta per serving. Drain at 11 minutes for a firm al dente in volume service, up to 13 minutes for a softer texture.

Pairings

Pair with San Marzano DOP peeled tomatoes for an authentic Neapolitan sauce, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP or Grana Padano DOP, a finishing drizzle of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. These complementary products are available in the LAPA catalogue to build a complete gluten-free dish.

Who it is for

Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, canteens, delicatessens and caterers that need a reliable gluten-free pasta for coeliac and gluten-sensitive guests, plus Italian grocery stores and private customers who want restaurant-grade gluten-free pasta at home.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As a dry ambient product, Penne Rigate N°66 ships standard with no cold chain required: direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel, and 24-48 hour shipping for Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Ideal for professional stock replenishment by the pallet.