Garofalo Capellini No. 2 (Angel Hair) is a 16 oz (453 g) box of authentic Italian pasta made in Gragnano, near Naples, from 100 percent durum wheat semolina. This bronze-drawn, slow-dried capellini is the thinnest pasta in the Garofalo lineup, best suited to light sauces, seafood, and broths. It's available as a Single box or in Pack of 3 and Pack of 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Garofalo Capellini No. 2: Bronze-Drawn Angel Hair from Gragnano
- Single-ingredient pasta — made from 100 percent durum wheat semolina, no additives or preservatives
- Bronze-drawn texture — pushed through traditional bronze dies for a rough surface that grips sauce
- Slow-dried — dried using traditional artisanal methods for flavor and an al dente bite
- Thinnest pasta in the Garofalo range — delicate long strands that cook in about 2 to 3 minutes
- PGI-certified Pasta di Gragnano — made in Gragnano, Italy under Protected Geographical Indication rules
- 16 oz (453 g) box — Non-GMO Project Verified, available Single, Pack of 3, or Pack of 6
How to Use
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil, add the capellini, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, tasting near the end for an al dente bite since thin strands like these can overcook in seconds. Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help bind a light sauce. Pair with olive oil and garlic, fresh tomato and basil, shrimp or clams, or a light broth; heavier meat ragùs are better suited to a thicker cut of pasta. Store the unopened box in a cool, dry pantry.
About Garofalo
Garofalo has been making pasta in Gragnano, near Naples, since 1789, in a town whose name comes from the Italian word for wheat, grano. The local spring water, sunny weather, and sea breeze from the Bay of Naples are part of why Gragnano pasta carries PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status, and Garofalo still shapes its pasta through bronze dies and dries it slowly for a rough, porous texture. Browse more Italian staples in our Pasta collection. Learn more at garofalo.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Garofalo Capellini contain allergens?
Yes. Garofalo Capellini No. 2 is made from durum wheat semolina, so it contains wheat and gluten and is not gluten-free. It is produced in an Italian facility that may also process other grain pastas, so anyone with a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity should read the printed ingredient panel on the box before cooking, since notices can change.
How should I cook and store Capellini Angel Hair?
Cook the strands in generously salted, rapidly boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes, checking early for al dente texture, then drain and toss right away with a light sauce so the strands don't stick together. Store the unopened box in a cool, dry pantry, and refrigerate leftover cooked pasta, using it within a couple of days.
What is the difference between Capellini and Garofalo's Spaghetti No. 9?
Capellini No. 2 is the thinnest, most delicate strand in the Garofalo range, cooking in just 2 to 3 minutes and best matched to light oil-based sauces, seafood, or broth. Spaghetti No. 9 is a thicker round strand that holds up to heartier tomato, meat, or cream sauces, though both share the same single-ingredient durum wheat semolina.
Is Garofalo Capellini imported from Italy?
Yes. This is the genuine Garofalo Capellini No. 2 made by Pastificio Garofalo in Gragnano, near Naples, and imported into the United States and Canada rather than produced locally. The box carries PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certification confirming its Gragnano origin, and Real Prime Deals ships every order fast from New Jersey.