The Linguine Garlic & Basil from Pastificio Morelli combines the wheat germ expertly reincorporated and Italian Garlic and Basil. Morelli family has over 150 years of experience in making high-quality bronze extruded pasta that is air-dried for over 36 hours at no more than 113°/122°F.

Linguine pasta takes the name from lingue, meaning ‘tongues’ in Italian. This pasta has a long tongue-shaped like a Spaghetto but wilder.

Enjoy this pasta with a Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pecorino Toscano DOP.

Since 1860, Pastifico Morelli has been producing many inviting types of pasta with a secret: wheat germ, the company's true mark of distinction. Not to be found in normal pasta, Morelli re-incorporate the wheat germ into the semolina. Wheat germ is an ingredient that provides your body with important substances, such as vitamins, mineral salts, and protein. The artisan bronze extrusion and slow drying methods are the requirements for an incredible final result.

Ingredients: Durum Wheat Semolina, Wheat Germ, Dehydrated Garlic (natural garlic extract), Dehydrated Basil, (natural basil extract), Dehydrated Spinach.

Directions: Suggestions for a perfect dish: Use 6 quarts of water for every 1 lb of pasta. Bring water to a boil. Add sea salt to taste. Add pasta to boiling water. Stir from time to time. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta to the pan where you have your sauce. Toss vigorously over medium heat until combined, about 2 minutes. If the pasta looks dry, add a small amount of the cooking water, and toss until it looks moist. Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

Cooking time: 6-7 minutes.

Durum Wheat Semolina, Water, Eggs, Wheat Germ,Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor of Garlic (Essential Oil, of Garlic, Salt), Basil Powder, Natural Flavor of Basil (Essential Oil of Basil, Salt), Spinach Powder.

We suggest you to taste all our pasta specialities with very simple recipes: boil the pasta in plenty salted water until al dente, drain, add extra virgin olive oil and your favourite grated cheese to taste, mix and serve immediately.

Store in a dry cool place.

Best Before: See the bag.