The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Elicoidali are medium sized tubes of pasta similar to Rigatoni but with thin ridges which curve around the length. They are very versatile and combine well with many tomato or thick creamy sauces. They are also excellent prepared in the oven in casseroles or baked pasta dishes.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 7/04/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of special pasta at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Fusilli is a lovely pasta to use, very versatile and combines perfectly with many tomato and cream sauces, tuna, as a basis for a pasta salads. It is also great in a casserole or baked in the oven.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Spaghetti is always best with an olive oil based sauce which will keep the strands seperate. That includes pesto, many tomato sauces and fish.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

Spaghetti No. 14. This is the most popular spaghetti size used in restaurants all over Italy. It's the perfect thickness for all the classic spaghetti dishes.

USE: Spaghetti is the most common pasta type and lends itself to many types of sauces, especially olive oil based so each strand gets a nice coating.

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

Cooking time: 6 minutes

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Ditalini Rigate pasta from the fine Granoro pasta range from Puglia.

Ditalini Rigate (little thimbles) are a great pasta shape - small tubes with ridges along the sides and are one of the most popular pastas for minestrone, soups and al brodo or in broths. Another classic use is the wonderful pasta e fagioli or pasta and beans. Try them with our Borlotti beans for a traditional and simple Italian meal. Ditalini are also great for pasta salads and kids love them too!

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

Part of the Granoro Nidi (bird's nests) range of pasta.

Made from quality durum wheat flour from Puglia. Fettuccine (little Ribbons) is a classic long, "ribbon" like pasta which is delicious particularly with creamy sauces. Try it with carbonara instead of spaghetti or with a creamy ham and mushroom sauce. Fettuccine al Burro (from Alfredo di Lelio's restaurant) is a popular dish from Rome with Parmesan cheese and butter. Variations on this theme include adding shrimp and broccoli, spcicy sausage and peppers, chicken and peas.

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

500g bags, long shelf life.

A special shaped pasta from the award winning Grania range.

Fusilloni or large spindles originate from the Naples area and are one of the best at capturing chopped ingredients and tomato sauces. They have a huge surface area and the rough texture of the Grania pasta really bind the sauce.

Try them with chopped vegetables; artichoke and pancetta; sausage and chickpeas; prawns, peas and cherry tomatoes or a simple tomato sauce. Fusilloni also make a great base for cold pasta dishes and bake extremely well.

THE GRANIA PASTA RANGE

Grania have called this range of gourmet pasta Le Gemme del Vesuvio or "Vesuvius Gems". In the Volcano's shadow, a group of artisan pasta makers apply their art every day to produce a pasta which looks and tastes fabulous. Only 3 ingredients are used. The finest durum wheat, the purest water and time. Lots of it.

At Grania, they have revived an ancient Neapolitan production process which involves drawing the pasta through bronze moulds to produce a rough surface which grabs the sauce and binds to it. The pasta is then dried very slowly at low temperatures to maintain all of its natural taste and goodness.

It keeps its shape and consistency perfectly when cooking and the "al dente" moment is very forgiving in case you just miss it!

The pasta has a lovely golden yellow colour and is just another reason they call them Vesuvius Gems!

From: Naples, Campania, Italy

Part of the quality Granoro Nidi (bird's nests) range of classic pastas. Our green tagliatelle gets its colour by the addition of fresh Spinach to premium durum wheat flour and looks great when served.

It follows special artisan production to get a rough texture which clings to the sauce. Easy and quick to cook (just 5 minutes), it goes perfectly with rich tomato or cream sauces, both fish and meat. Try it with speck or bresaola, or salmon with cream. Green tagliatelle is also a favourite with vegetarians and is excellent with mixed vegetable sauces.

Check out the price. For pasta of this quality, you'll be hard pushed to find better. (500g)

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes. Outstanding price/quality range.

Best way to cook pasta? Here's our guide on how to avoid Pasta Disasters!

Another splendid, quality organic pasta from the Montebello farm in Umbria and one of our best sellers.

Delightful, naturally coloured organic strozzapreti. The colours represent the Italian flag and the white is a classic durum wheat, the green comes from the addition of nettles (yes nettles! they are very popular in Italian cuisine and go particularly well with pasta) and the red from dried chillies and all rigorously from Organic farming.

Strozzapreti (which means Priest Strangler!) is an excellent shape for tomato or pesto based sauces. It is also often served with mushrooms or mixed vegetables, with bacon and cream, spicy sausages or meat ragu sauces. Lots of combinations of ingredients are possible.  This high quality organic strozzapreti is great looking on the plate and as all the Montebello pastas, cooks to perfection and tastes delicioius.

THE MONTEBELLO ORGANIC PASTA RANGE

Produced from high quality, organically grown ingredients. The pasta is dried slowly at low temperatures to hold all its nutrients and goodness and encompasses the philosophy which underpins the Montebello range: genuine flavour, vitality and simplicity.

Originating from Liguria, Linguine (little tongues) are one of the most popular pasta shapes. They are long and flat and are very versatile in the kitchen. If you've been to Liguria, you'll probably have noticed or tried them (aka trenette) with pesto Genovese. Around the Italian coast you'll also find lots of fish and shellfish dishes like Linguine alle Vongole with clams or the splendid Linguine allo scoglio with a heady mix of shellfish. Excellent with Game Ragu sauces as well, try it with our Caccia e Corte range of pasta sauces!

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

Best way to cook pasta? Here's our guide on how to avoid Pasta Disasters!

From the award winning artisan pasta range by Grania in Naples. Lumaconi are large snail-shell pasta pieces. This is good news for those who like nice, chunky sauces, as the large surface area of the hollow chamber is excellent for capturing lots of it. One of the most common uses for Lumaconi is to bake them. First stuff them full of tasty ingredients (ricotta and ham is popular) and then put them in the oven for an original and delicious dish!

THE GRANIA PASTA RANGE

Le Gemme del Vesuvio "Vesuvius Gems" is the name chosen by Grania for this range of gourmet pasta. In the Volcano's shadow, a group of artisan pasta makers apply their art every day to produce a pasta which looks and tastes fabulous.

Only 3 ingredients are used. The finest durum wheat, the purest water and time. Lots of it.

At Grania, they have revived an ancient Neapolitan production process which involves drawing the pasta through bronze moulds to produce a rough surface which invites the sauce to bind. The pasta is then dried very slowly at low temperatures to maintain all of its natural taste and goodness.

It keeps its shape and consistency perfectly when cooking and the "al dente" moment is very forgiving in case you just miss it!

The pasta has a lovely golden yellow colour and is another reason they call them Vesuvius Gems!

From: Naples, Campania, Italy

Grania's Bucatini pasta has won Gold Medal at the 2010 Great Taste Awards. Widely considered the "Oscars" of artisan food in the UK, this bears testimony to the quality of this fine pasta range.

Looks great at a dinner party and a fantastic treat for the kids. The amazing Chef's Hat Pasta from Naples consists of 5 natural colours and 5 totally natural flavours, durum wheat, cuttle fish ink, spinach, carrot and beetroot. Fill your hats with any non-chunky tomato based sauce and plenty of Parmesan. Serve this one up to impress the guests - check the photos below!

THE GRANIA PASTA RANGE

Le Gemme del Vesuvio "Vesuvius Gems" is the name chosen by Grania for this range of gourmet pasta. In the Volcano's shadow, a group of artisan pasta makers apply their art every day to produce a pasta which looks and tastes fabulous.

At Grania, they have revived an ancient Neapolitan production process which involves drawing the pasta through bronze moulds to produce a rough surface which invites the sauce to bind. The pasta is then dried very slowly at low temperatures to maintain all of its natural taste and goodness.

It keeps its shape and consistency perfectly when cooking and the "al dente" moment is very forgiving in case you just miss it!

The pasta has a lovely golden yellow colour and is another reason they call them Vesuvius Gems!

From: Naples, Campania, Italy

Grania's Bucatini pasta has won Gold Medal at the 2010 Great Taste Awards. Widely considered the "Oscars" of artisan food in the UK, this bears testimony to the quality of this fine pasta range.

Best way to cook pasta? Here's our guide on how to avoid Pasta Disasters!