Organic Penne, Khorasan - Girolomoni

We are VERY proud to carry Girolomoni’s organic, ancient wheat pastas in Thailand. This is their organic Khorasan penne rigate. Penne Rigate is a tube-shaped pasta with ridges that help to hold sauces beautifully. Made from Khorasan wheat, also known as Kamut, this ancient grain is known for its large kernels, high protein content, and rich, buttery flavor. It also boasts higher levels of vitamins and minerals compared to modern wheat varieties. Penne Rigate is ideal for baked pasta dishes like Penne al Forno, or it can be paired with robust sauces such as Arrabbiata or a creamy Vodka sauce. The Khorasan wheat gives the pasta a unique taste and texture, enhancing these classic recipes with its distinctive nutty flavor and satisfying bite. About the producer: Gino Girolomoni was one of the pioneers of organic farming in Italy, or as he called it, restoring dignity to the land. He saw industrialization as a step backward for the health of the land, the food, and the agricultural communities that he had grown up in. Starting in the 1970s, he gave more than 500 lectures on organic & regenerative farming techniques across Italy, teaching farmers how to get the most from their land without synthetic or chemical inputs. He was one of the early advocates of growing the ancient wheat grains varieties because they are superior in nutrients and taste - not optimized for mass production. Fifty years later, there are more than 400 organic farms in Girolomoni’s “Montebello” coop, with most of them in the Marche region. They control the product from the seed and soil, into their own mill, and finally to the pasta factory where it’s mixed with their spring water to become exceptional pasta. The coop reinvests profits into further development of farmer education and agrotechnology that works in concert with the land rather than against it, and today the Marche region is aiming to become the largest “Single Organic District” in Europe. We highly encourage you to learn more about the Girolomoni story on their excellent website here.