De Cecco Rigatoni no. 24

De Cecco is a prestigious Italian pasta brand with a legacy dating back to 1831 in Fara San Martino, Abruzzo. Founded by Nicola De Cecco, who originally operated a stone mill, the company revolutionized the industry in 1886 when Filippo Giovanni De Cecco invented the first artificial low-temperature drying system. This innovation decoupled pasta production from weather conditions, allowing for consistent quality and international export.

The product shown is produced using traditional bronze drawing dies, which create a rough texture on the pasta's surface to better hold sauces. It undergoes a slow-drying process at low temperatures to preserve the nutritional value and organoleptic qualities of the wheat. De Cecco remains a family-owned enterprise, maintaining its production facilities in Italy, primarily in the Abruzzo region, ensuring that 'Made in Italy' remains a core pillar of its brand identity. Today, it stands as one of the world's leading premium pasta brands, controlled by the descendants of the founding family through F.lli De Cecco di Filippo Fara San Martino S.p.A.