Semolina - Pasta & Pantry

 Extruded pasta is made by forcing dough through a die. Each die weighs over two pounds and is made of bronze. The texture and weight of these tools create a rough texture on the pasta, making it easier for sauce to stick. These include dishes like bucatini, mafaldine (ribbons) and trottole (curly noodles). Hand-Shaping Hand-shaped pasta is…. well, exactly how it sounds! From orecchiette (little ears) to culurgiones (filled pasta), these noodles are crafted one by one and given individual atten...