Organic Rice Penne Rigate are part of the gluten-free line of Rustichella d'Abruzzo, the family pasta maker founded in 1924 in Penne, Abruzzo, and now run by the fourth generation in Moscufo. The pasta is made only with organic, GMO-free rice flour and water, worked with steam instead of water alone, a process developed by pasta maker Gianluigi Peduzzi to give gluten-free pasta a true al dente texture. It is made in a separate gluten-free facility, away from any contact with conventional wheat flour. The wide, ridged tubes have a mild rice flavor and cook quickly, in 4 to 6 minutes, which makes them best with simple preparations such as seasonal vegetables sauteed in extra virgin olive oil. A natural fit for specialty grocery, gourmet retail, natural food stores and Italian delis building an organic and gluten-free set, and a reliable option for restaurants with gluten-free menus. Penne is the shape shoppers reach for first, which makes this the easiest entry point into the gluten-free line. Cross-sells with tomato sauces, pesto, extra virgin olive oil, pancetta and the rest of the Rustichella d'Abruzzo gluten-free line. Units per case: 12 Net weight: 250 g / 8.8 oz Base ingredients: organic rice flour, water Claims: organic, gluten-free, GMO-free, made in a dedicated gluten-free facility Brand: Rustichella d'Abruzzo Country of Origin: Italy