Organic Giglio Pasta 4 Legumes (100% Legumes) 150g

Pasta Giglio 4 Legumes (100% legumes) is a gluten-free artisanal specialty, bronze-extruded and dried at low temperature, made from flours of white beans, chickpeas, steamed hulled yellow lentils, and yellow peas, all steamed and then milled. Rich in plant protein and fiber, the pasta cooks in just 2-3 minutes and offers a high yield: 50 g dry becomes about 120 g cooked. Artisanally produced in Italy, without additives or declared allergens, it is ideal for those seeking a balanced and sustainable diet, as well as a valid alternative to cereals.

Description

This pasta is naturally rich in plant proteins and fiber, cooks very quickly, and offers a high yield that makes it filling yet light. The production process includes soaking, steaming, drying, and milling of the legumes, improving digestibility and taste. Bronze extrusion ensures a rough surface perfect for capturing sauces. Recommended preparation: cook in boiling water over low heat with a drizzle of oil to reduce foam during cooking.

Nutritional Values (per 100 g)

Ingredients

• Steamed white bean flour
• Steamed chickpea flour
• Steamed hulled yellow lentil flour
• Steamed yellow pea flour
• Allergens: not reported/no declared allergens

✅ Gluten-free

✅ 100% natural (additive-free)

✅ Rich in protein and fiber

Suggested Recipes

• Gigli 4 legumes with basil pesto, almonds, and confit cherry tomatoes: cook 2-3 minutes on low heat and toss with oil to enhance the bronze extrusion.
• Gigli with pumpkin cream and rosemary: the legume base enhances the sweetness of the pumpkin, finished with pepper and raw oil.
• Vegetable cacio e pepe gigli: cashew cream and nutritional yeast for a plant-based version, using the high yield post-cooking for a filling portion.

Key Strengths

• Artisanal, bronze-extruded and dried at low temperature for better firmness and texture.
• Gluten-free, additive-free, and without declared allergens, suitable for specific dietary and health needs.
• Rich in plant proteins and fiber, ready in minutes.
• Produced in Italy, with a process that improves digestibility and lightness thanks to steaming of legumes.