Maccheroni al ferretto originated from the southern Calabrian region of Italy. Traditionally the pasta is made by hand with a thin rod or wire known as a ferretto. A small piece of pasta dough was wrapped and stretched around the ferretto, hence the curled edges with a groove in the middle, which so easily absorbs sauces.
The products of Pasta Zaccagni are made only with durum wheat semolina of the best quality and pure Majella mountain spring water. The slow and delicate drying at a very low temperature guarantees a unique and precious product, perfect for tables and restaurants all over the world.