Founded in 1876, Pastificio Gentile is one of the oldest artisan handmade pasta factories in Naples, Italy, and has made Gragnano world-renowned for its pasta. It is recognized as the leading brand in Gragnano, southern Italy's most renowned pasta-producing region.
It has received EU I.G.P. certification (indicating that the product is produced in Italy using traditional methods and certified by the EU).
It is the designated pasta brand for Michelin-starred restaurants.
Semini belong to the minute pasta family to be cookd in broth. This pasta was undoubtedly invented to stimulate the imagination of children who commonly eat this pasta in baby food and vegetable soups.
It is shaped like small seeds and is fun and appealing. It is especially good for preparing clear soups such as broths or consomme, enhanced with croutons or vegatables cut in julienne strips
This pasta can be used in thick creamy or velvety soups
Cooking tie: 8 minutes