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Via Castello, 12, Gragnano, Campania, ItalyBuy online directly from the producer:
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Lumaconi by Pastificio Gentile is a premium pasta variety from Gragnano, Italy, known for its large, shell-like shape. Made from high-quality Italian durum wheat semolina, it is bronze-extruded, giving it a rough surface that holds sauces exceptionally well.
The pasta undergoes a slow drying process at low temperatures, preserving its texture, flavor, and nutritional value. Due to its hollow and ridged structure, Lumaconi is ideal for stuffing with rich fillings such as ricotta, spinach, or meat-based sauces.