Casarecce, meaning homemade style, are short strips of pasta rolled lengthwise into an S-shaped curl. Gentile makes them in Gragnano under the IGP designation, and the groove down the middle holds pesto and finely chopped sauces. Less common on US shelves than penne or fusilli, casarecce give a store something customers don't see everywhere, which supports a premium price point. Delis and caterers like them for pasta salads because the curl stays firm after cooling. Cross-sell with basil or pistachio pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. In the Gentile range, it pairs with Organic Trecce for a set of twisted short cuts. • Brand: Pastificio Gentile • Product: Casarecce, Gragnano IGP dried pasta • Net weight: 500 g (17.6 oz) • Units per case: 12 • Country of Origin: Italy