This Malloreddus pasta tool is designed to help you create authentic Gnocchetti Sardi, the traditional ridged pasta shape from Sardinia. Used with simple durum wheat semolina dough, it allows you to shape pasta with well‑defined grooves that beautifully hold sauces, from light vegetable condiments to rich meat ragùs.
Malloreddus (also known as gnocchetti sardi) are a cornerstone of Sardinian cuisine. Traditionally, these small pasta shapes were formed using simple wooden boards or reed tools, pressed by hand to create their iconic ridged surface. This Malloreddus pasta tool faithfully replicates that traditional method, making it easier to achieve consistent, artisanal results at home while preserving the authenticity of the process.
Unlike pasta machines or extruders, a Malloreddus pasta tool gives you full manual control over the final shape. This makes it ideal for both beginners approaching handmade pasta for the first time and experienced pasta makers who value texture, precision, and tradition. The ridges created by this board improve sauce adhesion and ensure even cooking, especially when working with egg‑free semolina doughs.
Pasta Shapes You Can Make with This Tool
With this versatile pasta board, you can make:
- Gnocchetti Sardi (Malloreddus)
- Ricci
- Large Gnocchi Sardi
- Potato Gnocchi
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Other striped shapes
This tool has been purchased from Tagliapasta
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