Garofalo’s organic line: top-quality pasta produced with the best organic durum wheat semolina, to bring the taste of natural goodness to the table. Premium Italian Dry Pasta. 100% Organic Durum Wheat Semolina. From Gragnano near Naples in Italy. High in protein and shaped using a bronze die Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans Egg Free Cooks in 10 minutes in boiling water Garofalo pasta is formed through a bronze die, this method allows a little friction on the surface of the pasta, which becomes slightly rough and porous allowing the sauce to cling and be absorbed into the pasta giving a delightful eating experience! Penne are probably the most popular tubular pasta types around, The word Penne means "quills" and refers to straight tubes of pasta cut diagonally at the ends (like a quill pen). Rigate means "ridges" seen on the pasta and perfect for holding sauce. Penne makes excellent and versatile pasta for many applications because of the very practical design. The angle cut of the end makes a large surface area for sauce to fall into and be drawn up the tube which means they are great for pairing with thick tomato sauces, meat sauces, and chunky vegetable sauces.