Gnocchetto Napoletano is a traditional, authentic pasta made with care and passion. It's crafted with Italian durum wheat semolina and spring water from the extinct volcano of Roccamonfina, and it embodies the genuine flavour of Neapolitan tradition. The bronze extrusion and slow drying at low temperatures give it a rough texture that enhances every sauce, bringing each dish to culinary perfection.
Italian durum wheat semolina, spring water from the extinct volcano of Roccamonfina.
Contains gluten
This special pasta format is inspired by the classic shape of potato gnocchi, which are curved and hollow on the inside and have a rounded shape. The Neapolitan gnocco represents a true piece of the culinary history and culture of the city of Naples. It is said that the gnocco was one of the first pasta shapes created because it was so simple to make, compared to the fresh gnocco, it has been softened in shape, becoming a graceful shell that welcomes thick, creamy sauces such as ragù alla Bolognese or simple tomato sauce perfumed with basil into its rough cavity.
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Gnocco Napoletano is a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine that is very popular throughout Italy and beyond. It is dry pasta made from durum wheat flour and water and drawn in bronze moulds until it acquires its distinctive shape. Gnocco napoletano is very versatile in the kitchen and can be combined with numerous sauces, such as tomato sauce. Its rough texture makes it an ideal dish for any occasion, from family dinners to dinners with friends. Gnocco napoletano is also a symbol of Neapolitan culture and tradition, passed down from generation to generation.
Neapolitan gnocco is a very versatile dish that can be served with numerous sauces. One of the most traditional sauces is Sorrentina sauce, made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. Genovese sauce is also an excellent accompaniment to Neapolitan gnocco. It consists of onions braised for a long time in oil and white wine and is served with beef or lamb. The Putanesca sauce made from tomatoes, anchovies, capers, olives and peperoncino is also excellent with Neapolitan gnocco. Finally, for the more discerning palate, there is the seafood sauce with prawns, mussels, clams and squid, which gives Neapolitan gnocco a deep and intense flavour.
Vesuvio Artisan Pasta - Gnocco Napoletano. Made with Italian durum wheat semolina and spring water from the extinct Roccamonfina volcano
