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De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound

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8.0 servings per container | 1/4 cup (56g) dry
2000mg2g2g8g
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Brand De Cecco Pasta
Variety Acini De Pepe
Item Weight 1 Pounds
Number of Items 1
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  • Authentic Italian Pasta: De Cecco Acini Di Pepe No. 78 is a traditional Italian pasta with a tiny, round shape, perfect for thick creamy or velvety soups
  • Premium Ingredients: We use durum wheat which is a high-protein, hard variety of wheat. The result is a smooth, firm bite that holds its shape and taste, giving you a superior pasta experience
  • The De Cecco Method: Our pasta is renowned for its slow-drying process, where the pasta is gently dried at low temperatures for longer periods. This technique preserves the pasta's flavor, texture, and nutritional quality
  • Endless Possibilities: Our Acini di Pepe is perfect for pasta salads, creamy or cheesy dishes, or enjoy it with your favorite Italian Wedding Soup recipe. Our versatile pasta helps transform every lunch & dinner into an unforgettable moment
  • Discover the Tradition: Since 1886, we've been dedicated to bringing authentic Italian flavors to tables worldwide, with passion and attention to every detail, preserving a tradition of excellence without compromise.
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De Cecco gently grinds the heart of each grain, mixes it with cold spring water, then kneads the dough slowly. This results in pasta with the exceptional de Cecco aroma, flavor, and consistency. Pasta easily cooks to perfection, has a great firm texture, and a delicious “fresh” pasta taste. It has a rougher surface, which helps the sauce stick to it. Since 1886 we have liked our pasta to be bronze drawn and slowly dried because we like it to fall into the plate full of taste, rough and always "al dente". Even though our taste has not changed, as we feel the same love for tradition, we have continued to improve our production technologies. Make de Cecco pasta the secret ingredient for your most amazing dishes.Buon Appetito! Acini di Pepe (peppercorns) belong to the minute pasta family to be cooked in broth. This pasta shape was undoubtedly invented to stimulate the imagination of children who commonly eat this pasta in baby food and vegetable soups. It is shaped like peppercorns and is fun and appealing. It is especially good for preparing clear soups such as broths or consommé, enhanced with croutons or vegetables cut in julienne strips. This pasta can be used in thick creamy or velvety soups. Available in 16.0 oz pack.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.94 x 3.99 x 5.76 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0024094070787
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 024094570782 024094070787
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ De Cecco Pasta
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004NPNRYO
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Italy
  • Units ‏ : ‎ 16.0 Ounce
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 9,801 ratings

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Durum Wheat Semolina, Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Iron (Ferrous

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Customers find this pasta to be the best made product, with a firm yet tender texture and good shape retention that holds sauces beautifully. They appreciate its versatility, working well in soups, pasta salads, and tomato-based sauces, and one customer notes it's particularly good with cheese. While some customers consider it a great value, others find it pricey.

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140 customers mention "Quality"137 positive3 negative

Customers praise the quality of this pasta, describing it as the best of the top brands.

"Great pasta. Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture. The price is on point too! Great value...." Read more

"...Great taste, quality, and easy of cooking. Great value" Read more

"Really good pasta." Read more

"...Everyone loved the soup. The pasta is fantastic." Read more

92 customers mention "Taste"88 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the taste of this pasta, describing it as quite tasty, with one customer noting it's chewier than other brands and another mentioning it pairs well with butter and parmesan cheese.

"Great pasta. Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture. The price is on point too! Great value...." Read more

"Honestly don’t know why you’d buy something more expensive. Great taste, quality, and easy of cooking. Great value" Read more

"...I should’ve just gone to Amazon in the beginning. Everyone loved the soup. The pasta is fantastic." Read more

"...makes it worth it for anyone who enjoys pasta dishes that look and taste amazing!" Read more

55 customers mention "Cooking time"48 positive7 negative

Customers find that the pasta cooks beautifully and works well in various dishes, including soups, pasta salads, and tomato-based sauces.

"Great pasta. Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture. The price is on point too! Great value...." Read more

"...Great taste, quality, and easy of cooking. Great value" Read more

"...list, but as long as you take a few minutes each month, it's a huge time saver...." Read more

"...When I used this to make macaroni and cheese (it cooks twice as fast, by the way)..." Read more

23 customers mention "Texture"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pasta's texture, describing it as tender, with one customer noting it's smooth to the touch.

"...Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture. The price is on point too! Great value...." Read more

"...It holds its shape beautifully, even after boiling, and the texture is perfect—firm yet tender...." Read more

"...that I show her exactly how I cook the pasta because the texture was perfect. I had to convince her that it’s not the technique, it’s the pasta...." Read more

"Great texture and taste." Read more

14 customers mention "Shape retention"14 positive0 negative

Customers love the shape of these pasta noodles, describing them as sweet little shapes that hold their form well, with one customer noting they keep a tight spiral.

"This bow-tie pasta is a delight to cook with! It holds its shape beautifully, even after boiling, and the texture is perfect—firm yet tender...." Read more

"...The price ix under 3 dollars a box. It is a slightly dish shaped pasta that is advertised as holding more sauce...." Read more

"I love the tiny pasta. The product came quickly and is as described. It holds up well in soup" Read more

"This is a really good, high quality pasta. It keeps its shape well during and after cooking, sauce clings to it, and it has a nice chew to it...." Read more

14 customers mention "Size"11 positive3 negative

Customers love the size of these pasta noodles, with one customer noting they are perfect for many recipes.

"...bit of an al dente bite that pastina didn't have while being small enough for my soup...." Read more

"Good size" Read more

"...Again I use it in a dessert it’s the right texture the right taste. Small enough and just perfect for what I use it for." Read more

"Perfect size and texture" Read more

10 customers mention "Sauce retention"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how well the pasta holds sauces, with one customer noting that the ridges helps sauce cling to the pasta.

"...It cooks perfectly al dente every time and holds sauces beautifully. The quality is consistently excellent. Highly recommended for any pasta lover!" Read more

"...The ridges help sauce cling to the pasta, making every bite flavorful...." Read more

"...It cooks perfectly al dente and holds sauces beautifully...." Read more

"...It keeps its shape well during and after cooking, sauce clings to it, and it has a nice chew to it. Also, good value." Read more

54 customers mention "Value for money"34 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pasta's value for money, with some finding it a great value while others consider it pricey.

"...Great flavor and texture. The price is on point too! Great value. I also like that it comes in an easy pour box...." Read more

"...a few minutes longer to cook than some other brands, and the price is slightly higher...." Read more

"...Great taste, quality, and easy of cooking. Great value" Read more

"Inexpensive, good pasta. I've ordered other brands of acini de pepe but I seem to always end up coming back to this brand...." Read more

Good for cost, but packaging not great
4 out of 5 stars
Good for cost, but packaging not great
Inexpensive, good pasta. I've ordered other brands of acini de pepe but I seem to always end up coming back to this brand. I gave 4 stars because the package was damaged, the actual box of pasta. I have had this happen a couple of times now, with this brand and as I said, this is my preferred brand however, if I'm going to order it from Amazon, I'm going to choose a different brand that has other type of packaging.
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  • Rhonda Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Elbows - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    Great pasta. Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture.
    The price is on point too! Great value.
    I also like that it comes in an easy pour box.
    Definitely will purchase this one again.
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    Rhonda Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great buy

    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
    Great pasta. Just tried it In a quick and easy chili Mac recipe. Great flavor and texture.
    The price is on point too! Great value.
    I also like that it comes in an easy pour box.
    Definitely will purchase this one again.
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  • Anonymous person
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great pasta for the price.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Elbows - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    Honestly don’t know why you’d buy something more expensive. Great taste, quality, and easy of cooking. Great value
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  • KT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Orecchiette - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    Really good pasta.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic pasta
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Acini Di PepeVerified Purchase
    I couldn’t find this pasta in any of the grocery stores just like those itty-bitty alphabets for vegetable soup. I should’ve just gone to Amazon in the beginning. Everyone loved the soup. The pasta is fantastic.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Steven
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bow-tie pasta for every meal!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Farfalle - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    This bow-tie pasta is a delight to cook with! It holds its shape beautifully, even after boiling, and the texture is perfect—firm yet tender. The unique shape makes it ideal for catching sauces, whether creamy or tomato-based. I’ve used it for pasta salads and warm dishes, and it always impresses. The packaging is sturdy and ensures the pasta stays fresh. On the downside, it takes a few minutes longer to cook than some other brands, and the price is slightly higher. Still, the quality makes it worth it for anyone who enjoys pasta dishes that look and taste amazing!
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  • Wilem MacLeod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent experience.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Penne Rigate - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    A really terrific item, delivered on time as usual, well packaged and safely wrapped. Here again, I find myself surprised at how many items we have on our Subscription list, but as long as you take a few minutes each month, it's a huge time saver. I couldn't be happier with this item and the subscription service as a whole. Every month, we get a huge variety of things automatically sent to us. It's changed the way we shop forever, and I encourage everyone to give it a try.
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  • Winter G
    5.0 out of 5 stars So tasty
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Elbows - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    One of my favorite pastas. This pasta is thick and doesn't stick together. It's not flimsy and tastes very good to make mac and cheese, tuna casserole, etc.
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  • michele h
    5.0 out of 5 stars Under $3/box. Hard to find in grocery stores. Easy to order through Amazon.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
    Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: Orecchiette - 1 PackVerified Purchase
    I saw this type of pasta being made on "Pasta Grannies" and decided to try it. The grocery stores, that I shop at, did not have it. So I searched for it and found it on Amazon. The price ix under 3 dollars a box. It is a slightly dish shaped pasta that is advertised as holding more sauce. I have used it in soup and with a couple of different sauces. It is a nice pasta to use and also presents well.
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