Spaghetti alla Chitarra - Pasta di Gragnano IGP - Ctn 16 x 500g

Spaghetti alla Chitarra

Pastificio Carmiano’s Spaghetti alla Chitarra is a square-cut, artisan pasta made using traditional bronze dies that replicate the effect of the classic Abruzzese “chitarra”—a wooden frame strung with metal wires once used to hand-cut pasta. This process gives the strands their signature square profile and textured surface, ideal for holding sauces.

The shape and texture of Carmiano’s Spaghetti alla Chitarra make it especially suited to hearty ragùs and classic central Italian sauces.

• Best for: Slow-cooked ragù, sharp cheeses, or rustic tomato sauces.

Classic Dishes Featuring Spaghetti alla Chitarra

• Chitarra al Ragù Abruzzese – With lamb, tomato, and aromatic herbs.
  
  
• Chitarra con Pallottine – Traditional meatballs in tomato sauce, typical of Abruzzo.
  
  
• Chitarra Cacio e Pepe – With pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper.
  
  

Chitarra con Pomodoro e Basilico – A simple dish with fresh tomato and herbs.

About the Producer

Pastificio Carmiano is an artisanal pasta producer based in Gragnano, Campania, a town recognised for more than 500 years as the historical centre of dried pasta making in Italy. Nestled between the Lattari Mountains and the Amalfi Coast, Gragnano lies just a short distance from Mount Vesuvius, Naples, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Its unique position—exposed to sea breezes, mountain air, and steady southern sunlight—created ideal conditions for air-drying pasta. The town's historic and continued importance for artisan pasta is recognised by its Protected Geographical Indication status, Pasta di Gragnano IGP.

Carmiano uses 100% Italian semolina from a single mill in Apulia and combines it with pure spring water from the Monti Lattari. The dough is bronze-extruded to create a coarse surface ideal for holding sauces. The pasta is then dried slowly, between 18 to 60 hours, depending on the shape, using modern static cells that simulate the historic open-air drying methods. Much of the process remains manual, guided by the expertise of the head pasta maker.

Notably, Pastificio Carmiano’s Linguine was featured in the Top Italian Food 2024 Guide by Gambero Rosso. Gambero Rosso is one of Italy’s most trusted names in gastronomy, known for its guides, ratings, and media that highlight the country’s best food, wine, and producers.

The company also shows a strong commitment to the environment, using 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging.