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Pasta Morelli Pici – Wheat Germ Pasta – Tuscany – 500g Feast Italy

Pici – Wheat Germ Pasta – Tuscany – 500g

Pasta Morelli
£5.50



Best before date: 16/04/2028

Pici a Matassa is a traditional Tuscan pasta, famous for its thick, hand-rolled shape that resembles rustic bundles of spaghetti. Made by Antico Pastificio Morelli with durum wheat semolina and enriched with wheat germ, this pasta has a hearty flavour, golden colour and wonderfully chewy texture. With a longer cooking time of 22 minutes, it rewards patience with an authentic, homestyle bite that pairs beautifully with rich sauces.

Details
  • Flavour: Robust, nutty wheat flavour with a chewy, rustic texture
  • Perfect with: Tuscan meat ragù, wild mushroom sauces, or garlic and breadcrumbs
  • Region: Tuscany, Italy – Antico Pastificio Morelli 1860
  • Packaging: recyclable plastic envelope
Why We Love It

We love Pici a Matassa for its true Tuscan character. This pasta has a handmade feel and a satisfying bite that makes it stand out from ordinary shapes. It’s perfect for slow-cooked sauces and hearty family meals, bringing a taste of rural Tuscany to your table.

Usage Suggestions
  • Serve with a rich beef or pork ragù for a Tuscan classic
  • Toss with porcini mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil
  • Make “Pici all’aglione” with tomato and plenty of garlic
  • Enjoy with breadcrumbs fried in olive oil for a rustic finish
Try It Today

Bring home the soul of Tuscany with Morelli Pici a Matassa – a pasta that makes every dish feel authentic and full of tradition.

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Ingredients See a complete list of ingredients.

Durum WHEAT semolina, water

Nutritional Values Typical values per 100g unless otherwise stated.

Energy:1425kJ / 340kcal
Fat:0g
  of which saturates: 0g
Carbohydrates:75g
  of which sugars: 4.8g
Fibre:2.3g
Protein:11g
Salt:0.05g

Producer Learn more about who made this product.

Founded in 1860 in Tuscany, Antico Pastificio Morelli is a family-run pasta producer known for bringing back the traditional art of making pasta with wheat germ – the most nutritious part of the grain. Their unique method preserves the wheat germ in the semolina, giving the pasta a rich, nutty flavour, golden colour and exceptional aroma. Today, Morelli continues to craft pasta slowly and carefully, using bronze dies and low-temperature drying, to create truly authentic Italian pasta that captures the taste of Tuscany.

FAQs Answers to common questions about this product.

1. What is wheat germ?

Wheat germ is the small, nutrient-rich core of the wheat grain that is usually removed during modern milling. In pasta, it adds a nutty flavour, golden colour, and extra nutrition.

2. Why is wheat germ good for you?

Wheat germ is naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and protein. Keeping it in the pasta makes it more wholesome than standard pasta, while also enhancing the taste and aroma.

3. Does wheat germ pasta taste different from regular pasta?

Yes – wheat germ pasta has a fuller, nuttier flavour and a more aromatic quality than ordinary durum wheat pasta. It also tends to hold sauces better thanks to its texture.