Organic Gemelli Pasta is a short cut of pasta that resembles two noodles twisted together, which is how it gets its name: the Italian word for “twins.” This spiral-like pasta shape is perfect for capturing thicker, heartier sauces like Bolognese or Alfredo, but also shines in light tomato sauces and olive-oil-based sautés with sausage coins and veggies.
DeLallo Organic Gemelli Pasta comes from the town where pasta was born, a region near Naples, at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast. The art of making our pasta begins with the very best quality certified-organic durum wheat. We carefully choose wheat with the highest gluten index, gluten content and protein content. All of these characteristics affect how the past cooks, as well as its taste and texture. The durum wheat is milled into coarsely ground organic semolina flour and then carefully kneaded with cold, fresh, mineral-rich mountain spring water. We dry our pasta slowly at low temperatures to reproduce the traditional way of making pasta. This method respects the ingredients, preserving the pasta’s color, texture and aroma.
- Made in Italy.
- Crafted with certified-organic durum wheat.
- Extruded with bronze dies for a rough surface to better capture sauces.
- Slow drying at low temperatures preserves texture, flavor and nutrients.
- Cooks up to the perfect al dente texture.
- Non-GMO.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Kosher.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Organic Gemelli pasta is a versatile short cut with twists that are great at capturing sauces. Try it dressed in a decadent cream sauce or a cheesy Alfredo sauce. Serve it simply with a light tomato sauce or herby pesto sauce. For warmer weather occasions, create a picnic pasta salad with finely chopped vegetables, olives, cubed cheeses and a flavorful Italian dressing. Instead of oil-based cold pasta preparations, try it in creamy macaroni salads.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is organic gemelli pasta?
Organic Gemelli pasta is a twisted pasta shape that resembles two intertwined noodles. This distinct shape is how the beloved pasta gets its name: an Italian word that translates to “twins.” Gemelli is a versatile short cut of pasta that can be used in most every type of pasta recipe—from simple marinara sauces to heartier meat sauces and primavera sauces. Our DeLallo Organic Pasta collection is made with superior durum wheat that has been certified organic.
What is organic gemelli made of?
DeLallo Organic Gemelli Pasta is made with premium Italian durum wheat that has been certified organic. This wheat is ground into semolina (flour) and then kneaded with mineral-rich spring water to create an authentic pasta dough. No preservatives, additives or enriched flours go into our Organic Pasta.
What is the difference between gemelli pasta and fusilli?
Gemelli pasta is similar to fusilli in shape. Both are twisted short cuts of pasta. Gemelli, though, resembles two noodles that are twisted together. Fusilli is a more pronounced corkscrew shape. Gemelli and fusilli are both versatile pasta cuts that do well in a variety of sauces.
