{"title":"Ziti","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhere does ziti come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLike many other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/pasta\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Authentic Italian Pasta\"\u003etypes of pasta\u003c\/a\u003e, ziti noodles come from Southern Italy. The typical baked ziti recipe that everybody loves is from none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/blogs\/food-blog\/smitaly-blog-10-best-pizzerias-in-naples\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Best Pizzerias in Naples\"\u003eItaly’s pizza capital\u003c\/a\u003e, Naples. However, ziti noodles are also popular all over the Campania and Sicilian regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat has ziti pasta traditionally been used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe origin of the word has been up for debate, but all agree that it stems from a word relating to the concept of marriage. This is because ziti pasta has traditionally been eaten by Italians at weddings and special occasions. Now, of course, people eat it every day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is ziti so popular?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZiti is one of the most popular types of pasta because it is a very simple noodle. Smooth and tubular, this pasta can be used in pretty much any pasta recipe, especially everyone’s favorite, baked ziti. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"de-cecco-118-zita-ziti-cut-1-lb","title":"De Cecco #118 Zita (Ziti) Cut, 1 lb","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Zita pairs well with robust tomato sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with durum wheat flour, De Cecco's Italian pasta is enjoyed by people around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this authentic zita pasta to prepare any of your favorite Italian pasta recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinct blue and yellow packaging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/de-cecco\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e De Cecco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most recognizable pasta brands. Proudly crafted in Italy since 1886, De Cecco uses the finest durum wheat semolina to make its pasta noodles, which come in all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZita cut pasta (a.k.a. Ziti) comes from Southern Italy. It is a short, smooth, straight cut pasta. The best Italian pasta sauces to pair with De Cecco Ziti pasta are ragus and other tomato sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeat and vegetables are great ingredients to mix with any Ziti pasta dish. And of course, who can forget baked ziti? Try a baked zita recipe with Italian sausage and ricotta cheese, topped with red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a present for a pasta-lover? Add these ziti noodles to a gift basket along with other De Cecco products to give them an authentic taste of Italian cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurum (wheat) semolina, niacin, ferrous lactate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_italy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Cecco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31980072501330,"sku":"D06118-1PC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/files\/de-cecco-118-zita-ziti-cut-1-lb-pasta-dry-goods-de-cecco-323183.png?v=1762440233"},{"product_id":"pastificio-gentile-organic-ziti-corti-rigati-pasta-di-gragnano-igp-17-6-oz","title":"Pastificio Gentile Organic Ziti Corti Rigati Pasta, 17.6 oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eZiti Corti Rigati Pasta is made with organic durum wheat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePastificio Gentile uses bronze molds and traditional drying methods to achieve superior pasta noodles.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnjoy these authentic rigatoni-style noodles in your favorite Italian pasta dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEstablished in 1876,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/gentile\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Pastificio Gentile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e has been crafting artisanal Italian pasta for generations. Even today, this pasta brand continues to use only high-quality wheat of Italian origin and bronze-cut molds that emulate a homemade texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePastificio Gentile Ziti Corti Rigati Pasta di Gragnano is a short, rigatoni-style Italian noodle with ribbed edges. This organic pasta is excellent for pasta bakes, pasta salad, and will go well with rich tomato sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnjoy these dried noodles in any number of classic Italian pasta recipes. Pair this type of pasta with a robust tomato sauce and ground beef or Italian sausage for a simple yet hearty recipe. Or mix cooked pasta with white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and extra virgin olive oil in a pasta salad dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou can even try a baked pasta recipe with mozzarella cheese, diced ham, and a zesty pasta sauce. Add fresh basil, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese for an aromatic pasta bake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Durum wheat semolina, water. Contains Gluten (Wheat).\u003cspan\u003e May contain traces of soy and mustard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e17.6 oz (500 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduct of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_italy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32917931491410,"sku":"GP2225","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/products\/pastificio-gentile-organic-ziti-corti-rigati-pasta-di-gragnano-igp-176-oz-pasta-dry-goods-gentile-566931.jpg?v=1773391372"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/collections\/ziti-106032.jpg?v=1614807920","url":"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/ziti\/under-10+de-cecco+pasta-dry-goods.oembed","provider":"Supermarket Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}