1️⃣ Risone – The perfect die for making alternative “rice-style” pasta salads: fresh, colorful, and endlessly customizable.
2️⃣ Fusilli (all sizes) – Ideal with seasonal vegetables or as a base for delicious cold pasta dishes. A true Italian summer must-have.
3️⃣ Farfalle – A light, playful, and fun shape, perfect for fresh and creative dishes loved by both adults and kids.
4️⃣ Busiata – A Mediterranean classic, pairs wonderfully with pesto, seafood, cherry tomatoes, and summer herbs.
5️⃣ Chitarra – Excellent for seafood-based first courses: clams, mussels, or crustaceans. Holds sauces beautifully and cooks to perfection.
6️⃣ Margherita – A summer flower on your plate: scenic, creative, and ideal for surprising your guests with a unique yet versatile shape.
7️⃣ Grissini – Crunchy and irresistible, perfect on their own or served with cold cuts, dips, or cheeses for a summer appetizer.
8️⃣ Udon/Pici – A trendy format that brings a touch of oriental cuisine to Italian tradition. Great for fusion dishes, veggies, or chilled broths.
9️⃣ Casarecce – Rustic and embracing, perfect for sauces with eggplants, cherry tomatoes, basil, and salted ricotta.
🔟 Maccherone – The most traditional format, ideal for light baked pasta dishes or simple meals with fresh tomato and basil.