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Grano Antico VS Grano Moderno: scopri le differenze
Well being History

Ancient Wheat VS Modern Wheat: discover the differences

Do you know the difference between these two grains? And why is it important to know the longevity of wheat?
Pasta Fabbri al Velier Live Milano 2024
Curiosity

Pasta Fabbri at Velier Live Milano 2024

The 18 and 19 February 2024 we had the honor of participating in the Velier Live Milano 2024 , an extraordinary event organized by the prestigious Velier company.
Come ottenere la mantecatura perfetta: i consigli di Marco Fabbri per avere una pasta cremosa
In the kitchen

How to obtain the perfect creaminess: Marco Fabbri’s tips for creamy pasta

Mantecatura, or making creamy pasta, is a crucial step; if done properly, it can radically change the outcome of your dish. This is a culinary technique in which fatty substances such as oil or butter are...
Come cucinare un piatto di pasta fredda
In the kitchen

How to make pasta salad

Whether you’re working in the office or enjoying a relaxing day at the beach, a cold pasta salad is the perfect solution for these summer occasions. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions for how...
Cottura della pasta: 3 errori da evitare
In the kitchen

Cooking pasta: 3 mistakes to avoid

Preparing an artisanal pasta dish is an extraordinary culinary experience that deserves to be carried out with attention and care. However, even the most experienced chefs can make mistakes that can affect the final result.
Il Senatore Cappelli: origine, benefici e consigli utili in cucina
Well being History

Senatore Cappelli: origin, benefits and useful advice in the kitchen

Senatore Cappelli is a durum wheat variety native to Italy that has been rediscovered in recent years thanks to its reputation as an excellent wheat.
Perché si usa la semola di grano duro per produrre la pasta?
The art of pasta

Why do we use durum wheat semolina to make pasta?

When we produce dry pasta, we use water and durum wheat semolina, and not soft wheat flour. Why? Do you know the difference?
Un formato di pasta particolare: il disco volante
Curiosity History

A special pasta shape: the disco volante

The world of pasta is full of variety and creativity. hat makes this even more fascinating is that every time we taste a pasta dish, we can not only appreciate its flavour, but also its...
Penne lisce o rigate?
The art of pasta

Penne lisce or rigate?

The birth of the "penne" and the genius of Giovanni Battista Capurro
Come si producono gli spaghetti?
The art of pasta

How is spaghetti made?

Have you ever wondered how spaghetti is created before being packaged? Well, in an artisanal pasta factory, the production process for long pasta involves 6 phases.
Come riconoscere una pasta artigianale che fa bene alla salute
Well being

How to recognise artisanal pasta that is good for the health

In 2021 alone, 4 million tonnes of pasta were produced in Italy and found their way onto millions of tables in Italy and abroad. But how much of this pasta is artisanal? And above all,...
Il pastificio Fabbri sulla rivista Pasta&Pastai: il pastificio che lavora sotto i 38 gradi

Il pastificio Fabbri sulla rivista Pasta&Pastai: il pastificio che lavora sotto i 38 gradi