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Homemade nettle pasta: well-being and taste of tradition

If you think of nettle only as a stinging plant, be prepared to change your mind!

It is one of the oldest ingredients in Italian cuisine, and today it is rediscovered as a true natural superfood: rich in nutrients, detoxifying and perfect for an extraordinary fresh pasta. This plant gives the pasta a delicate taste, a bright 100% natural color and a perfect consistency for any condiment, from classic sage to truffle.

Fresh "Ortichini" Nettle Tortellini - 250gr

How to give the classic tortellini a unique boost? With fresh nettle! This ancient ingredient gives the pasta a unique flavour and color, not to mention the incredible beneficial properties! Gratifico is a pasta factory from Bologna: rooted in local pasta-making tradition, they make classic or innovative fresh pasta that is always exceptional. Artisan craft is combined with cutting-edge technologies and the highest quality and safety standards. Ingredient research together with traditional pasta-making techniques result in a pasta whose name evokes the gratification that we feel upon eating it.

10,90€

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Fresh "Ortichelle" Nettle Tagliatelle Pasta - 250gr

The traditional tagliatelle pasta from Bologna have never been so good! With fresh green nettle, this new version combines tradition, innovation and well-being! Gratifico is a pasta factory from Bologna: rooted in local pasta-making tradition, they make classic or innovative fresh pasta that is always exceptional. Artisan craft is combined with cutting-edge technologies and the highest quality and safety standards. Ingredient research together with traditional pasta-making techniques result in a pasta whose name evokes the gratification that we feel upon eating it.

6,90€

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Fresh "Ortichelle" Nettle Tagliatelle Pasta - 250gr

Fresh "Orticoni" Nettle Tortelloni - 250gr

The typical tortellone from Bologna, but with an alternative twist! Covered with vibrant fresh nettle and filled with ricotta cheese, PDO Reggiano 30 months and parsley...A healthy explosion of tradition and flavour! Gratifico is a pasta factory from Bologna: rooted in local pasta-making tradition, they make classic or innovative fresh pasta that is always exceptional. Artisan craft is combined with cutting-edge technologies and the highest quality and safety standards. Ingredient research together with traditional pasta-making techniques result in a pasta whose name evokes the gratification that we feel upon eating it.

9,90€

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Interesting facts

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Interesting facts

Nettle is a typical plant of the Bolognese tradition. It is often considered simply a "weed", but in reality it is a real treasure of beneficial properties. In Italy - especially in rural cuisine - it has always held a respectable role, and today, thanks to the rediscovery of healthy and natural ingredients, it is also a protagonist in gourmet dishes. But what are the benefits of nettle, and why is it worth rediscovering it at the table?

A concentrate of natural nutrients

Nettle is a natural superfood, rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamins of group B and energeticochlorophyll, which has a purifying and alkalizing action. In other words, it's a sort of supplement, but completely natural!

The diuretic and purifying power of chlorophyll and flavonoids promotes the elimination of toxins, counteracts water retention and supports kidney function. Thta's why it is often recommended in detox diets.

Nettle is also known for its positive effects on skin and hair.

Rediscover this wellness plant

Integrating nettle in your diet means making a conscious, natural and tasty choice. It is an ancient ingredient, but always current, that combines taste and health in a perfect balance. And with the homemade nettle pasta from Gratifico, it’s even easier to bring it to the table in style.

This company recovers and enhances this ancient tradition, giving life to new flavours. Prepared with fresh nettle, free-range eggs and selected flour, these gems of taste enhance even the simplest recipes!

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How to serve it

Fresh nettle pasta is one of the most tasty and refined expressions of this beneficial plant, not only for its bright color but also for its delicate taste, which goes perfectly with butter, sage, fresh cheeses or mushrooms.