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Pastificio Di Martino Pasta

Grace Venema — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:01 +0000

One of our favorite products in our store have definitely got to be our specialty imported pastas. You will find brands from all over different regions of Italy. Pastifico Di Martino pastas are always a perfect choice if you’re looking for a deliciously handcrafted homemade pasta.

Members of the di Martino family have owned and run the factory since 1912 and pasta has been a huge part of their family history.

Their pasta is a high quality bronze died pasta dried at a low temperature, produced according to the traditional method used in Gragnano and made with the purest local spring waters, combined with the best national durum and semolina.

Gragnano pasta is characterized by its coarse appearance, typical of bronze die extrusion and when cooked has a firm and elastic consistency, with excellent texture. These pastas have the PGI mark – a seal that represents the first European Community quality endorsement assigned to pasta in Italy.

All of these delicious imported Italian pastas and products can be found in our new Italian Section!

In-Store Pairings

Try these delicious pasta selections with our homemade pasta sauces made in house like our Pink Pomodoro, Alfredo, White Clam, Pesto, and of course our signature MB marinara!

Our MB E.V.O.O. also is a kitchen essential and can be used for all of your pasta recipes.

www.pastadimartino.it.

Information in this blog post was provided by our pasta vendor.

To learn more check out their website www.pastadimartino.it.

Try some of their signature pasta recipes…

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Ingredients

Sea Salt
16 oz. Di Martino Spaghetti
3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves
Pepperoncino, Minced
10 oz. Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
4 oz. Gaeta Olives, Pitted
2 oz. Capers, Rinsed
10 Basil Leaves

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. When the water begins to boil, salt the water and then add the spaghetti.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil begins to simmer, add the garlic and pepperoncino to taste and cook just until the garlic browns.
Add the tomatoes, olives, and capers. Season with salt and cook for a few minutes more. Stir in half of the basil leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cook the spaghetti until very al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta cooking water. Add spaghetti to the skillet, along with some pasta cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Stir to combine.
Garnish with the remaining basil, serve and enjoy!

Rigatoni Scarpariello Style

Ingredients

1 Pack (16 oz) Di Martino Mezzi Rigatoni
1 Can (14 oz) Peeled Tomatoes
3 oz Parmigianino Reggiano
4 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove
Fresh Basil
Salt to Taste

Directions

Brown the garlic in a pan together with the olive oil.
Pour the peeled tomatoes, remove the garlic and add some salt.
Cook over high heat for about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile cook Mezzi Rigatoni in abundant salted water until al dente following pack instructions.
Pour the pasta in the pan over the tomato sauce, add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and some fresh basil leaves.
Sauté over low heat and keep mixing until creamy.
Plate and garish with a leaf of basil.

Conchiglione with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 Conchiglioni Di Martino (Large Pasta Shells)
8 Cherry Tomatoes, Cut into Segments
2 Cloves of Garlic
4 Basil Leaves
2 Cups Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

Cook the conchiglioni in salted water and drain when al dente.
In a small pan fry the garlic with the oil, add the tomatoes and cook for several minutes. Add the salt and pepper.
Fill the conchiglioni with the tomatoes, and place each in a dish once complete.
Season with a leaf of basil and enjoy!

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A Taste of Italy

Grace Venema — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:51:29 +0000

A Taste of Italy

You’ll notice upon walking into our store that there are a variety of new changes. Located right between our cheese and basket departments you will find our new Italian section! This section encompasses our favorite Italian products including our homemade pizzas, prepared meals, a variety of pastas, homemade sauces, pesto, Market Basket marinara, E.V.O.O., imported Italian specialties and more!

Homemade Pesto Sauce

Our store-made pesto is the perfect way to elevate any dish! Made with only the finest ingredients, our chefs have perfected this classic recipe. They hand-pick the most fresh basil leaves and add them to a special blend of olive oil. Then fresh grated parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper are added to the mixture and the ingredients are blended to perfection!

Homemade Pasta & Sauces

Did you know we offer a line of our very own MB pasta? And what goes better with pasta than some of our homemade pasta sauces of course! Our homemade sauces are made from scratch in our very own kitchens! We make them with the finest ingredients and everything is fresh, no preservatives are ever added. We have a wide variety of options to choose from like our white clam sauce, tomato basil sauce, sausage Bolognese sauce, marsala cream sauce, pink Pomodoro sauce, alfredo sauce and more!

Homemade Pizza

If you’re looking for some fresh Italian pizza made from scratch – you’ve found the right spot! We make our very own homemade pizza in house! Our bakers start by creating our homemade dough recipe, then kneed and toss it by hand. The pizza is then prepared with a selection of toppings for all of our various selections and cooked in our specialty ovens. Our homemade specialty pizzas make the perfect quick and easy dinner and are the perfect dish your whole family is sure to love!

VitaMia Pasta

We are proud to carry New Jersey’s very own VitaMia pasta products! VitaMia products are prepared the old Italian way – the right way! Everything we sell from them in store is 100% made from scratch. Their homemade pastas are fresh and delicious. Be sure to give these products a try next time you stop in!

Market Basket Marinara

Cooked according to a recipe originating in Italy and mastered in our kitchens, our All-Natural Marinara Sauce is made using whole ingredients simmered to perfection. The key to the delicious and authentic Italian taste is using simple ingredients of the highest quality. Enjoy and gratzie!

Market Basket E.V.O.O.

Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced exclusively for the Market Basket by an award-winning Sicilian producer. Made with native olives, the green-gold color and fragrant aroma are the product of cold extraction within hours of harvest.

Pastificio dei Campi Pasta

Try some of our specialty products in our Italian section like our specialty imported pastas! The pasta of the Pastificio dei Campi is produced with 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, with a protein content that exceeds 14% and is bronze drawn. The wheat is of own production, cultivated with the ancient technique of three-year crop rotation and totally traced through the TotalTrackingSystem® certified system that can be used from the company website.” And what goes better with pasta than our homemade Market Basket marinara sauce!

Store-Made Specialties

If you’re looking for the perfect fresh and tasty snack – our store-made bruschetta and eggplant caponata are sure to satisfy. We also have our very own line of homemade toasts and crisps that pair perfectly! Stop in our Italian section next time you’re in store and see all we have to offer!

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New in Store: Pastificio dei Campi Pasta

Grace Venema — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:08:55 +0000

Pastificio dei Campi Pasta

Try our NEW Pastificio dei Campi pasta selections imported right from Italy! And what goes better with pasta than our homemade Market Basket marinara sauce!

The pasta of the Pastificio dei Campi is produced with 100% Italian durum wheat semolina, with a protein content that exceeds 14% and is bronze drawn. The wheat is of own production, cultivated with the ancient technique of three-year crop rotation and totally traced through the TotalTrackingSystem® certified system that can be used from the company website.”

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