L'Oro di Gragnano Lumaconi Pasta

L'Oro di Gragnano Lumaconi – Authentic Italian Durum Wheat Pasta

Made in Gragnano, Italy using premium durum wheat semolina and traditional bronze-die extrusion. This process creates a rough, porous surface that holds sauces exceptionally well while maintaining a firm and satisfying al dente texture.

About the Shape
Lumaconi, meaning “large snails,” are oversized, shell-shaped pasta with a deep, curved structure and ridged exterior. Their generous hollow centers make them perfect for stuffing, while the ribbed surface helps capture rich sauces. This dramatic, sculptural pasta shape adds elegance and heartiness to any dish.

Best Types of Dishes
Lumaconi are ideal for bold, flavorful, and stuffed preparations, including:
• Baked stuffed lumaconi filled with ricotta, spinach, vegetables, or ground meat
• Oven-baked casseroles with tomato sauce, béchamel, or melted cheese
• Hearty ragùs that cling to the ridges and fill the interior
• Creamy sauces featuring ricotta, mascarpone, or four-cheese blends
• Seafood-based sauces with shrimp or crab
• Vegetable-forward dishes with mushrooms, eggplant, or roasted peppers

Their large, curved shape makes Lumaconi one of the best pasta cuts for baked and stuffed recipes—perfect for both everyday meals and impressive presentations.

Weight: 1.1 lbs    500g