SHELLS

Pasta Santina’s shell pasta has a ridged outside and a hollow center that catches rich sauces and melted cheese. Shaped like small conch shells, it works well in hearty pasta dishes, pasta salads, and sauces with generous pieces of meat.

Made with durum wheat semolina, whole wheat and spelt flours sourced and milled in the USA, the dough is kneaded and shaped through a bronze die. It is then dried at low temperature for about 24 hours to help preserve its nutritional qualities.

Unlike the smooth, golden finish of industrial pasta, these artisanal shells have a rougher surface and a light coating of starch. Together with their ridges and hollow centers, that texture helps sauce stay with every bite.

According to the maker, the flours are organically grown without chemicals during the harvesting season. Organic certification is pending, so the package does not currently carry organic certification.

• Available packaging: 12 oz package or 5 lb bag
• Cooking time: 5–6 minutes
• Pairs well with rich sauces, melted cheese, and chunky meat sauces