🌾 Italian dried spiral-shaped pasta (torti) made from high-quality durum wheat semolina, which forms a versatile and tasty base for hundreds of pasta dishes — from simple dinners to festive meals.
🍝 What is it?
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Shape: short spiral-shaped pasta (torti), which helps the sauce cling better to the surface, making every bite more flavourful.
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Ingredients: 100 % durum wheat semolina – no added eggs or other ingredients.
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Packaging: 500 g – a standard size, enough for approximately 5–6 portions of dry pasta.
🧾 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Contains gluten (cereals containing wheat).
⚠️ May contain traces of eggs, soya and mustard due to cross-contamination on the production line.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g of dry product)
(typical values according to the manufacturer)
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Energy: ~1 531 kJ / 361 kcal
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Fat: ~2 g
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of which saturated ~0.35 g
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Carbohydrates: ~72 g
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of which sugars ~3.7 g
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Fibre: ~3.6 g
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Protein: ~12 g
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Salt: ~0.01 g
🍽️ Taste and texture
✔️ Flavour: neutral, with a subtle grainy note – allows sauces and ingredients to shine.
✔️ Texture: firm al dente when cooked, with a slightly chewy texture and a shape that holds the sauce well.
🍝 Culinary uses
Farfalle torti are very versatile:
✔️ Tomato sauces: classic pomodoro, arrabbiata or ragù.
✔️ Creamy sauces: with mushrooms, cheese or vegetables.
✔️ Broths and cold salads: delicious even when served cold with dressing and vegetables.
✔️ Baked dishes: as ‘pasta al forno’ with cheese and herbs.
💡 Tip: When cooking, follow the time stated on the packet (~7–8 minutes) to ensure the pasta isn’t too soft.
🍳 Preparation
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Add the torti to a large saucepan of salted water.
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Cook for 7–8 minutes (or as per the packet) until al dente.
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Drain and serve immediately with a sauce or as part of a main course.
⭐ Summary
Panzani Torti 500 g are classic dried semolina pasta in a spiral shape — quick to prepare, they hold sauce well and are ideal for both everyday dinners and creative recipes.
