Casarecce — Zelli Pasta

2026-03-21T13:09:34-07:00

Casarecce means "homemade" in Italian — a short Sicilian shape with an S-twist and a narrow groove running the length of each piece. The twist and the groove work together to hold lighter sauces without overwhelming them. Particularly good with pesto, simple tomato, white wine sauces with anchovies or sardines, or anything bright and fresh. One of the most satisfying everyday shapes.

Zelli is a family-owned pasta maker in Springdale, Arkansas, founded by Mitchell Owen and Angelina Bowen. Their bronze dies are custom-made in Italy — the rough, porous surface they leave on the pasta is what makes sauce cling rather than slide off. Organic North American durum semolina, slow dried at low temperatures to preserve flavor and nutrition. Two ingredients: flour and water.

Casarecce — short S-twisted Sicilian shape with a narrow groove