Quick Summary: Garofalo Farfalle No. 78 is an authentic Italian pasta made in Gragnano, near Naples — elegant bow-tie pasta perfect for cream sauces and pasta salads. 100% durum wheat semolina, bronze-drawn, slow-dried. 17.6 oz (500g). UPC: 085164000028. Product of Italy. Available in Single, 3-Pack, and 6-Pack.
The Legacy of Pasta Since 1789. La Pasta di Gragnano.
Garofalo's quality is unmistakable — where precision meets creativity. Rooted in Gragnano heritage, Garofalo crafts refined flavors with a tradition of excellence, recognized worldwide. Since 1789, Garofalo has been making pasta in Gragnano, near Naples — the town whose very name derives from the Italian word for wheat (grano), where fresh spring water, sunny weather, and the nearby sea breeze create the perfect conditions for exceptional pasta.
- La Pasta di Gragnano presso Napoli — made in Gragnano, the historic pasta capital of Italy, near Naples
- The Legacy of Pasta Since 1789 — over 230 years of Italian pasta-making tradition
- 100% Durum Wheat Semolina — single ingredient, pure and authentic, no additives or preservatives
- Bronze-Drawn — rough surface texture for superior sauce adhesion
- Slow-Dried — artisanal slow-drying for enhanced flavor, texture, and digestion
- Guaranteed Al Dente Texture — firm, satisfying bite with extraordinary taste
- Cook Time: 14 min — check for al dente texture
- 17.6 oz (500g) — classic pantry size
- Product of Italy — Pastificio Garofalo S.p.A., Gragnano (NA)
Cooking Instructions
Add the pasta and a generous pinch of salt to a large pot of boiling water. Cook for approximately 14 minutes, checking for al dente texture. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to help emulsify your sauce. Good quality Italian pasta takes longer to cook than mass-produced pasta, but the unique flavour and texture are well worth the attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What sauces go best with Farfalle (bow-tie pasta)?
- Farfalle pairs beautifully with light cream sauces, pesto, fresh vegetables, salmon, tuna, and cold pasta salads. The pinched center and ruffled edges catch sauce while adding an elegant visual presentation to any dish.
- Is Garofalo Farfalle Non-GMO?
- Yes. Garofalo Farfalle No. 78 is Non-GMO and made from 100% durum wheat semolina — one ingredient, no additives or preservatives.
- Why is Farfalle called bow-tie pasta?
- Farfalle means butterflies in Italian, but the shape resembles a bow tie — a rectangular pasta sheet pinched at the center to form a ruffled, bow-like shape. The name farfalle and bow-tie pasta are used interchangeably in the US.
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