Ruote Pazze

The Ruote Pazze are cylindrical, about 20 mm tall, consisting of a circular crown (Ø 25 mm) connected to a hub (Ø 6 mm) by six spokes (9 mm). The crown, hub, and spokes feature three different thicknesses, creating a chewing experience comparable to the combination of the crumb and crust of good bread—a sensation cherished by refined palates. The die for Ruote Pazze has been part of our factory since at least 1918. From the beginning, Ruote Pazze have enjoyed continuous success in Italy and abroad, appearing on the menus of many prestigious restaurants worldwide.
In Salento, they are traditionally called Ruote Pazze (crazy wheels) because they are not perfectly circular. After cooking, they maintain their structure rather than collapsing, as may happen with Rigatoni or Paccheri. This allows the sauce to flow freely inside and remain well distributed.
Crafted using the “Delicate Method,” Ruote Pazze achieve a texture that “opens up” for a perfect blend with sauces. They are ideal with basil pesto enriched with tomato pieces or ricotta salata softened with cooking water.

Awards and Cultural Mentions:
In 2002 Ruote Pazze won the prestigious “National Association for the Speciality Food Trade” Award at N.Y. Fancy Food Show.
They were also mentioned in Mine Vaganti, a beautiful film by Ferzan Özpetek.

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