{"product_id":"mancini-chitarra-176oz","title":"Mancini Chitarra 17.6oz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong, square-sided strands made with durum wheat grown by Mancini.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMancini Chitarra is a \u003cstrong\u003ebronze-die pasta with a distinctive square cross-section\u003c\/strong\u003e, made with just semolina and water. Mancini cultivates the durum wheat used in its pasta, connecting the finished product directly to the company’s own farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShaped through circular bronze dies, these spaghetti chitarra strands are dried for \u003cstrong\u003e30 hours at temperatures between 36°C and 46°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair them with a favorite tomato sauce, a hearty ragù or a simple preparation of extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Cooking time is \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wheat is the starting point, not an afterthought: Mancini grows the durum wheat that becomes its semolina. A two-ingredient recipe and a precisely defined shaping and drying process give this pasta a production story worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the table, the square-sided strands offer a distinctive alternative to round spaghetti. Try them with a sauce you already know well to appreciate the change in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to serve chitarra pasta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith tomato sauce or ragù:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss with tomato and basil sauce or a slow-simmered meat ragù. Finish with grated Parmesan or Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith extra virgin olive oil and garlic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with gently cooked garlic, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of chili. Add chopped parsley and a splash of reserved pasta water before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith mushrooms and greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss with sautéed mushrooms and tender greens, then finish with extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to cook Mancini Chitarra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCook in boiling salted water for \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning to taste at 8 minutes to find your preferred firmness. Reserve a little cooking water before draining, then toss the pasta with your sauce. Add the reserved water a splash at a time as needed to loosen the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mancini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chitarra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.6 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long spaghetti with a square cross-section\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durum wheat cultivated directly by Mancini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaping method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular bronze dies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying process:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 hours at 36–46°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrand length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square, measuring 2.08 mm on each side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semolina and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains wheat. Consult the package for any additional allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viola Imports","offers":[{"title":"17.6oz","offer_id":45792591806533,"sku":"nbi1789785657934","price":6.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/7440\/7493\/files\/mancini-chitarra-176oz_1.jpg?v=1789785662","url":"https:\/\/dawnstrollclad.shop\/products\/mancini-chitarra-176oz","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}