Suma Organic Italian White Orechiette 500g

The "Little Ears" of Puglia: Hand-Crafted Texture.

Suma Organic Italian White Orecchiette brings a taste of Southern Italy directly to your home. Named for their distinctive "little ear" shape, these small, dome-shaped pasta pieces are a staple of Puglian cuisine. With a slightly thicker, chewier center and a thinner, ruffled edge, they possess a unique textural contrast that makes them incredibly satisfying to eat.

Crafted in Italy using traditional bronze-die methods, this pasta has a porous, "rough" surface that acts like a sponge for sauces, making it one of the most effective pasta shapes for flavor delivery.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Unique Textural Experience: The contrast between the firm, chewy center and the delicate, slightly soft edge provides a mouthfeel that is distinct from standard long or tubular pastas.

• Supreme Sauce-Catching: The concave "cup" shape is designed specifically to cradle thick sauces, bits of vegetables, finely ground meat, or even pools of delicious olive oil and garlic.

• Authentic Italian Heritage: Produced in Italy using high-quality organic durum wheat semolina, following time-honored traditional techniques.

• Versatile: While famous in Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa (with broccoli rabe), this shape is incredibly versatile and works perfectly with pesto, sausage and mushroom ragus, or even simple roasted vegetable medleys.

• 100% Certified Organic: Sustainably farmed and produced without synthetic chemicals or GMOs, adhering to Suma’s high ethical standards as a worker-owned cooperative.

Tips for Perfect Orecchiette

• The "Cup" Technique: Because of their shape, orecchiette love to "nest" together in the pot. Stir them frequently while boiling to ensure they cook evenly and don't clump.

• Cook for the Bite: Orecchiette should have a pronounced, firm chew. Start tasting them a minute before the recommended time to ensure they don't become too soft.

• Sauce Pairing: This pasta is at its best when paired with sauces that have smaller, chunky ingredients—think finely chopped broccoli, crumbled sausage, toasted breadcrumbs, or cherry tomatoes—that can get trapped inside the "ears."

• The Finishing Touch: Serve with a generous drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a dusting of Pecorino Romano cheese; the sharp, salty tang of the Pecorino is the traditional match for this shape.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 500g

• Certification: Organic

• Origin: Made in Italy.

• Ingredients: Organic Durum Wheat Semolina.

  • Note: Contains Gluten.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Seal tightly after opening to keep the pasta dry and fresh.

Suma Organic Italian White Orecchiette is more than just a pasta shape—it is a delightful culinary experience that adds a touch of authentic Italian tradition to your weeknight rotation.