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Del Verde Eliche (400g)

Del Verde Eliche (400g)

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Del Verde Eliche Pasta

Del Verde Eliche is a dried pasta made in short spiral twists, mostly used for pasta bakes, pasta salads and chunky sauces. The word eliche is Italian for helices, which describes the shape well. The twists have grooves that catch sauce, so each piece comes out of the pan coated.

Why Eliche Pasta Works with Sauce

Eliche pasta holds sauce in its twists instead of letting it slide off. This makes it a good match for thicker sauces with small pieces in them. Think of a meaty ragù, a tomato and vegetable sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce.

The shape is also easy to eat with a fork. Small pieces of vegetable, sausage or cheese tend to sit in the spirals, so you get some in every mouthful.

Ways to Use Del Verde Eliche

  • Baked pasta with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
  • Cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber and a simple dressing
  • Macaroni cheese style dishes made with spirals instead
  • Tuna, sweetcorn and mayonnaise pasta for packed lunches
  • Pasta with pesto, roasted vegetables or sausage and peppers
  • Hearty minestrone-style soups, added near the end of cooking

Cooking Tips for Eliche

Eliche pasta cooks best in a large pan of well-salted boiling water. Follow the timing on the pack, and taste a piece a minute or two before the end. Spirals can hide a firm centre, so a quick bite test is worth doing.

For a pasta bake, take the pasta out a little early, as it softens further in the oven. For a cold salad, drain it and rinse it briefly under cold water so the pieces do not stick together. Keep a cup of the cooking water to loosen a thick sauce.

Del Verde Eliche FAQ

What is the difference between eliche and fusilli?

Both are spiral shapes, and the names are often used loosely. Eliche usually means a short, tight twist. Fusilli can be longer or more loosely wound. In most recipes you can swap one for the other.

Is eliche good for pasta salad?

Yes, eliche is a popular choice for pasta salad because the twists hold dressing and small ingredients. Rinse the cooked pasta in cold water and toss it with a little oil to stop it clumping.

What sauces suit eliche pasta?

Thick, chunky and creamy sauces suit eliche best, as they cling to the grooves. Pesto and baked sauces also work well.

Add Del Verde Eliche to your basket for your next pasta bake or packed-lunch pasta salad.

Delivery

  • FREE UK-Mainland delivery when you spend over £60.
  • £4.99 delivery charge below £60.

Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

How to contact us?

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