Benedetto Cavalieri - Whole Wheat Semolina Pasta - Pennucce 500g

Benedetto Cavalieri Pasta – Artisanal Excellence Since 1918

Founded in 1918 in Maglie , in the heart of Puglia, Benedetto Cavalieri is a historic brand of Italian artisanal pasta. The company is renowned for producing the highest quality pasta, obtained using its signature delicate method : slow processing and low-temperature drying, designed to maximize the flavor and texture of durum wheat.

Distinctive features

🌀 Gentle Method

Handcrafted workmanship which includes:

• Slow kneading

• Bronze wire drawing

• Prolonged drying (up to 44 hours below 54°C)
  Result: a porous, tasty pasta that holds its shape exceptionally well during cooking.

🌾 100% Italian Durum Wheat

Only selected durum wheat semolina from Italian farms. High protein content and superior nutritional quality.

🍝 Rough Surface

Thanks to the bronze drawing process, the pasta has a rough surface that perfectly holds sauces and condiments.

🎓 International Awards

Since 2005, the pasta factory has been a teaching facility for the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo , where it welcomes students from all over the world for seminars and workshops on artisanal pasta production.

Iconic Formats Available Online

Discover Benedetto Cavalieri pasta in its most authentic form: slowly crafted, carefully packaged, and ready to enhance any dish.

Benedetto Cavalieri Farfalle – 500 g

Butterfly-shaped pasta, perfect for cold salads or light sauces based on vegetables or fresh cheeses.

Crazy Wheels Benedetto Cavalieri – 500 g

Original and fun format, ideal with full-bodied sauces or for baked pasta dishes.

Benedetto Cavalieri Spaghettoni – 500 g

Thick spaghetti that holds its shape well after cooking. Ideal with cacio e pepe , amatriciana , or meat sauce .

Benedetto Cavalieri Orecchiette – 500 g

Typical of the Apulian tradition, perfect with turnip tops , rustic sauces or sautéed vegetables.