Ziti from Gragnano are a typical pasta shape from Campania, offered by Il Mulino di Gragnano in its classic version made from durum wheat semolina. Historically, the term "ziti" referred to young engaged boys and girls. It is a long, tubular pasta shape traditionally broken by hand before cooking. Il Mulino di Gragnano offers them already cut, ready to be cooked, in their classic durum wheat semolina version. Little is known about the origins of ziti. Certainly of southern origin, it is believed that in the past, women without husbands, called "zite," were entrusted with preparing ragù with pasta on Sunday mornings, staying home instead of attending Sunday mass. Other versions suggest it was a typical pasta shape for weddings, where the bride and groom, the "ziti," had it served during the meal. Whatever the correct version, it is certain that ziti have become part of typical Neapolitan cuisine, becoming famous also abroad.
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Ziti from Gragnano are a typical pasta shape from Campania, offered by Il Mulino di Gragnano in its classic version made from durum wheat semolina. Historically, the term "ziti" referred to young engaged boys and girls. It is a long, tubular pasta shape traditionally broken by hand before cooking. Il Mulino di Gragnano offers them already cut, ready to be cooked, in their classic durum wheat semolina version. Little is known about the origins of ziti. Certainly of southern origin, it is believed that in the past, women without husbands, called "zite," were entrusted with preparing ragù with pasta on Sunday mornings, staying home instead of attending Sunday mass. Other versions suggest it was a typical pasta shape for weddings, where the bride and groom, the "ziti," had it served during the meal. Whatever the correct version, it is certain that ziti have become part of typical Neapolitan cuisine, becoming famous also abroad.
