Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
Produced in the Molise region of Italy, Colavita pasta delivers authentic Italian quality, taste and texture. Our pasta is made with 100% durum wheat and certified mountain spring water “Acqua del Molise”. Colavita produces a full range of traditional pasta cuts as well as unique and regional cuts for pasta lovers and creative cooks.
A Family Tradition
The Colavita Pasta Company was founded by the Colavita family in 1912 in the small hilltop town of Sant'Elia a Pianisi, about twenty miles to the east of Campobasso in the Molise region of Italy. Surrounded by wheat fields, the people of Molise have always held an unwavering respect for farming traditions. In this same spirit, the Colavita family drew upon the resources of their homeland to produce their superb pasta for the local market and soon became a favorite of the Molise region. Generations later, this artisanal product became available worldwide. Made from 100% durum wheat, this fundamental component of the Mediterranean diet is available in a variety of cuts for all your favorite dishes.
Did You Know?
Colavita pasta is authentically made with pure Italian ingredients and Italian quality. There are many different cuts of our delicious Italian pasta available in both stores and online.
Pairing Your Pasta
Having tons of pasta cuts means that there are tons of different ways to pair them with sauces! Check out our chart to see how to use your favorite cut of pasta.
| Pasta Shape | Cuts | Best Uses | Try It With |
Strands |
Spaghetti, Capellini, Linguine, Bucatini, Perciatelli, Spaghettini, Thin Linguine | Strand pastas like spaghetti are best paired with sauces that coat strands easily: tomato, marinara, pestos and oil-based sauces. Seafood also works well. |  Spaghetti with Clams |
Tubes |
Penne, Rigatoni, Zitti, Large Rigatoni, Penne Rigate, Mezzi Rigatoni, Roman Rigatoni | Penne and rigatoni are tube shapes. Their ridges and holes allow them to trap sauces. The angular ends of penne act as a scoop. These pasta shapes pair best with meat, cream, chunkier sauces—think Bolognese and Vodka. |  Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage with Penne |
Shapes |
Radiators, Gnocchi, Wagon Wheels | Shapes work best with chunky vegetable and meat sauces. Their unique shapes allow you to scoop up sauces, and add a bit of personality to your dishes—and they add a little character to your heartier pasta dishes! | ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BroccoliPasta_01.jpg") Broccoli Slaw Pasta Salad |
Soup Pasta |
Orzo, Shells, Smalls Shells, Soup Shells, Tubettini, Ditali, Pepe, Stelle (stars) | Soup shells and smaller pasta cuts make great bite sized additions to dishes like Ribollita or Pasta e Fagioli. Orzo and Stelle are more versatile and can be used like rice or barley, not only in soups, but also in salads and side dishes. |  Butternut Squash and Mushroom Soup |
Curly |
Fusilli, Long Fusili, Gemelli, Cavatappi | Colavita curly pastas are just that - curly! The curls are great for scooping up chunky sauces, while the cuts are hardy and perfect for baked dishes. |  Cavatappi with White Beans and Kale Walnut Pesto |
Ribbons |
Tagliatelle, Pappardelle, Fettuccine | Ribbon shapes are cut into various widths from larger sheets. They work well with creamy sauces or meat ragus. Picture a wild boar pappardelle or a fettucini Alfredo and you’ve got the right idea! | ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Olive-Oil-Fettuccine-Alfredo-e1511985179809.jpg") Olive Oil Fettuccine Alfredo |
Nests |
Tripolini Nests, Capellini Nests, Fettuccine Nests, Pappardelle Nests, Tagliolini Nests | Nests are perfectly portioned so you don't have to worry about overeating. Nests are perfect for throwing an egg in the middle and making perfectly portioned pasta appetizers. |  Tripolini Nests with Heirloom Tomatoes and Crab |
Large Pasta |
Lasagna | Large pastas like lasagna and shells are perfect for baking with heavy sauces because they tend to be thicker and can withstand the double cooking. Enjoy them with creamier cheeses like ricotta and mascarpone as well! |  Manicotti Di Pasqua |
Specialty Pasta
Colavita also produces whole wheat, organic, gluten free and artisanal pastas. We have a pasta for everyone, and recipes to match! Check our recipe website for how to cook with these unique pastas.
Organic
Colavita organic pasta is USDA Organic certified and is produced with carefully selected 100% organic durum semolina, grown without the use of pesticides. The organic wheat is obtained from farms that are committed to using all-natural farming methods and avoid the use of chemicals.
Gluten Free
Colavita gluten free pasta is produced without wheat while maintaining the style-and-feel of traditional semolina pasta. Gluten free pasta is produced with a blend of rice and corn flours and provides an ideal pasta alternative for those avoiding wheat for health, dietary or allergy reasons.
Whole Wheat
Colavita whole wheat pasta is produced using whole wheat flour instead of semolina for the added health benefits or natural fiber and complex carbohydrates. We carefully select the durum wheat to use in our exclusive production process.