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Spelt Penne Rigate 400g - Artisan Italian Bronze-Drawn Pasta from Basilicata | Pasta Alica
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Rediscover Penne Rigate in an authentic Italian spelt version, where every bite combines tradition, character, and the pleasure of Italian cuisine.
Pasta Alica Spelt Penne Rigate are made exclusively from 100% Italian spelt (farro), carefully selected for its nutritional qualities and delicate nutty flavor. Produced in the heart of Basilicata, they uphold the tradition of artisanal Italian pasta while offering a rich and flavorful alternative.
The story of Pasta Alica began in the 1920s in Laurenzana, when Grandma Anna opened a small grocery store with two of her thirteen sons. In 1928, this family business became Michele Crisci, one of the largest food wholesalers in Southern Italy. Today, this family passion still guides the production of every packet of pasta.
It all starts with the selection of premium 100% Italian spelt. The grains are slowly milled to obtain a flavorful semolina, then processed with pure Lucanian water at a temperature never exceeding 25 °C, thus preserving the nutritional qualities and proteins naturally present in the grain.
The Penne Rigate are then bronze-drawn, an artisanal method that gives them a rough surface ideal for holding sauces. They are slowly dried at low temperatures to preserve their texture, aromas, and excellent cooking resistance.
Their deep grooves are specially designed to capture generous sauces. They perfectly accompany a traditional ragù, homemade tomato sauce, rosé sauce, grilled vegetables, mushrooms, melted cheeses, or a cream sauce. They are also excellent in pasta bakes and gourmet pasta salads.
At Pasta Alica, the cooking time indicated on the package is merely a guide. As they like to remind us: "Pasta should be cooked with the heart, not with a clock."
Why you'll love them
✔ 🇮🇹 Made in Basilicata, Italy
✔ 🌾 100% Italian Spelt (Farro)
✔ 🥉 Bronze-drawn to perfectly hold sauces
✔ 🌡️ Slowly dried at low temperatures
✔ 💧 Processed with pure Lucanian water
✔ 💪 Rich in naturally occurring spelt proteins
✔ 🍝 Excellent cooking resistance
✔ 🍅 Ideal for ragùs, tomato sauces, creamy sauces, and pasta bakes
WHY WE USE THIS SHIPPING SYSTEM ONCE A WEEK
WHY WE USE THIS SHIPPING SYSTEM ONCE A WEEK
The reason is simple: that's why we use this shipping system once a week, where products are shipped on Sundays.
If we were to keep all products in large quantities, we would need a very, very, very large warehouse, like a large distribution center. The cost of that would significantly increase our prices.
Instead, we keep limited stock and receive weekly deliveries.
However, not all of our 100+ suppliers deliver at the same time, and not all of them have an accurate inventory system — and that's another story lol.
For this reason, in order to build your package, we have to wait for products from all suppliers. If we already have all the items, your package may be sent faster. It also depends on the volume of orders.
We hope you understand 🙏
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
All orders are dispatched once a week, on Sundays. All services, including express service, follow this same shipping schedule.
You place an order here (Week 1) – for example: whether it's Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
👉 This is considered our order week (Week 1).
👉 Your order will be prepared from the following Monday until Saturday, then dispatched on the following Sunday (the next Sunday, not the one in the week you ordered).
👉 If you order on Sunday or later in the new week, your package will then be dispatched the Sunday after that, approximately 14 days later.
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Product FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
Orders are processed weekly.
If you place your order before Sunday, it will be processed and shipped on the following Sunday (not the immediate Sunday).
If you order after Sunday, it will be processed and shipped on the following Sunday (i.e., the second Sunday after your order).
WHERE ARE THESE PRODUCTS LOCATED?
All our products are already in Canada, in our warehouse, ready to be shipped. You will not have any customs fees or hidden charges upon delivery.
WHY DO YOU SHIP ONCE A WEEK?
Because we work with several importers and suppliers.
Some products are in limited quantity in our warehouse and we must wait for the missing items to be received.
Since our suppliers do not all deliver on the same day, we consolidate orders and ship once a week to ensure your order is complete.
WHY IS AN ITEM MISSING FROM MY ORDER?
Some of our suppliers do not have a real-time inventory system and do not always notify us when a product is out of stock.
In addition, some received items may have an expiration date that is too soon. We check each product upon receipt and remove those that do not meet our standards.
If an item is missing, it is because we have chosen not to include it in order to guarantee you the best possible quality.
WHY DON'T YOU HAVE A RETURN POLICY?
As these are food products, we cannot accept returns for safety and hygiene reasons.
Once a product has been shipped, we cannot guarantee the storage or handling conditions.
Why has the price of this product increased since my last order?
Our products are purchased in euros, so the exchange rate directly influences our prices.
In addition, transportation and import costs can vary, which can also impact the final price.