The De Cecco family have been producing pasta for a 120 years and De Cecco is now a brand that has become widely known for quality and Italian pleasure.   It is often said that in Italy, the choosing of the pasta, rather than the eating of it takes the most effort - this is certainly true if you are looking to buy De Cecco who produce over 170 varieties.   For everyday use this is still one of the best dried pasta's available. 

These are their Conchigliette -  a typical Central and Southern Italian speciality.  Only 1.25cm in length these small pasta shells are generally served in broth soups and make an excellent dish when added to a rich vegetable minestrone.