Marilungo Chitarra is a square-cut artisanal egg pasta from Campofilone in Italy's Marche region. The name chitarra means "guitar" in Italian and refers to the traditional pasta-making tool strung with parallel wires resembling guitar strings. Pasta dough is traditionally pressed through these wires to create the shape's distinctive square strands.
What Makes Chitarra Pasta Different?
Unlike ordinary round spaghetti, Chitarra has a defined square profile that gives the pasta a more substantial texture and satisfying bite. Marilungo's Chitarra measures 1.5 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick, creating its characteristic square shape.
How to Use Marilungo Chitarra
Chitarra pairs beautifully with meat ragù, tomato sauces, sausage, mushrooms, seafood, and simple preparations with extra virgin olive oil and cheese. Its substantial square strands stand up especially well to flavorful sauces while maintaining their distinctive texture.
About Pasta Marilungo
Pasta Marilungo produces artisanal egg pasta in Campofilone, in Italy's Marche region, following the area's longstanding pasta-making tradition. Its pasta is prepared with durum wheat semolina from wheat grown in Marche, Umbria, and Tuscany and eggs sourced in Marche, without adding water to the dough.
Product Details
Brand: Pasta Marilungo
Pasta Shape: Chitarra (Square-Cut Egg Pasta)
Origin: Campofilone, Marche, Italy
Net Weight: 8.8 oz. (250 g)
Width: 1.5 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Cooking Time: Approximately 3½ minutes
Servings: Approximately 4
Drying: 24 hours at a maximum of 40°C
Pairs Well With: Ragù, tomato sauce, sausage, mushrooms and seafood
