--- product_id: 779207732 title: "Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound" brand: "de cecco" price: "VT7308" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "De Cecco" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/779207732-semolina-pasta-acini-di-pepe-no-78-1-pound store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 100% Durum Wheat Semolina 9-minute Perfect Cooking Time Bronze Dies for Rough Sauce-Grip Surface Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound **Brand:** de cecco **Price:** VT7308 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍝 Elevate your pasta game with Italy’s finest – taste the tradition, feel the difference! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound by de cecco - **How much does it cost?** VT7308 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/779207732-semolina-pasta-acini-di-pepe-no-78-1-pound) ## Best For - de cecco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted de cecco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Sauce-Loving Surface:** Bronze die shaping creates a rough texture that locks in sauces. - β€’ **Superior Texture & Taste:** Firm, fresh flavor that elevates every dish. - β€’ **Authentic Italian Heritage:** Since 1886, a legacy of premium pasta craftsmanship. - β€’ **Pure & Natural Ingredients:** Cold spring water and hand-selected wheat for unmatched quality. - β€’ **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for soups, salads, and gourmet recipesβ€”be the host with the most. ## Overview De Cecco Semolina Pasta Acini Di Pepe No.78 is a premium Italian pasta made from 100% durum wheat semolina, crafted using traditional bronze dies to create a rough surface that enhances sauce adhesion. With a quick 9-minute cook time and a firm, fresh texture, it delivers authentic Italian flavor and superior quality, perfect for soups and gourmet dishes. ## Description De Cecco, the Italian Tradition of High Quality Pasta since 1886. Guaranteed! Ordinary dry pasta tends to be mushy, bland in taste and break apart, even if cooked carefully. De Cecco pasta easily cooks to perfection, has a great firm texture and a delicious "fresh" pasta taste. It has also a rougher surface, which helps the sauce stick to it. De Cecco pasta is the secret ingredient for your most amazing dishes! WHAT MAKES DE CECCO PASTA EXTRAORDINARY? Since 1886, De Cecco pasta has won worldwide recognition for its taste, firm texture, and cooking consistency. De Cecco pasta has become synonymous for superior quality and Italian authentic taste around the world. De Cecco grinds the premium-quality wheat in its own mill in Fara San Martino. De Cecco grinds it gently, to avoid damaging the vital gluten. A strict daily selection ensures that only the heart of each grain of wheat is chosen. The rest of the wheat is discarded. The dough is mixed only with cold spring water (59F from the nearby mountains of Abruzzo National Park) and it's kneaded slowly, to assure optimal development of the gluten. This step also ensures that the resulting pasta has the exceptional De Cecco aroma, flavor and consistency. De Cecco forms the different shapes of pasta using only bronze dies, which produces a slightly rough surface that sauce clings to. Buon Appetito!. Review: I was afraid pasta so tiny would cook in about 2 seconds and get instantly mushy, but not at all. It took a normal amount of time to cook and was perfectly al dente, even after the soup sat in the fridge a few days and was then reheated violently in the microwave. Find a suitable strainer before you cook it, as it will go right thru the holes in most strainers. Super fast & easy: the pasta + couple cartons of chicken stock, bag of frozen Italian meatballs (cut into quarters after cooking for smaller meatballs), bag of fresh spinach chopped up, & a few carrots, chopped into small pieces. Review: I've tried other common brands you'll find at your supermarket but they're no equal with their bland flavor and sometimes indigestibility. I have used De Cecco pasta for years and can confidently say there is a difference. When cooked as instructed on the package(s) you will have al dente perfection and a perfect rustic, nutty flavor due to the high quality flours used to make it and the slow drying method used by De Cecco. ## Features - italian pasta - Pack of twenty, 16-Ounce boxes - 100% Durum Wheat Semolina - Made in Italy - Cooking time : 9 minutes - Shaped through Bronze Dies to create a rough surface to better retain sauce ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004NPNRYO | | ASIN | B004NPNRYO | | Brand Name | De Cecco | | Coin Variety 1 | Acini De Pepe | | Container Type | Pasta | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,384) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,384) | | Diet Type | Kosher | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00024094570782 | | Item Package Weight | 0.47 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Item model number | 0024094070787 | | Manufacturer | De Cecco Pasta | | Manufacturer | De Cecco Pasta | | Model Number | 0024094070787 | | Part Number | 0024094070787 | | Product Dimensions | 4.93 x 10.13 x 14.63 cm; 453.59 g | | Size | 16 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | UPC | 024094570782 024094070787 | | Unit Count | 16 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** De Cecco - **Diet type:** Kosher - **Item weight:** 1 Pounds - **Package information:** Pasta - **Variety:** Acini De Pepe ## Images ![Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zx3hHrbrL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I used to get this and it had a hole in the pasta. Why cant i find it like that anymore?** A: You are probably thinking of "Pastina" (also pastine or pastini). Sometimes those are tiny tubes. Acini de pepe tend to be more like little bb's qithout holes. Bon appetit **Q: Is this Acini pasta small in size or large?** A: Cook thin spaghetti then cut small pieces off the length of the diameter and you'd have the size of the cooked Acini Di Pepe. **Q: Gluten free acini de pepe pasta** A: It's not gluten free ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***L on 25 November 2025* I was afraid pasta so tiny would cook in about 2 seconds and get instantly mushy, but not at all. It took a normal amount of time to cook and was perfectly al dente, even after the soup sat in the fridge a few days and was then reheated violently in the microwave. Find a suitable strainer before you cook it, as it will go right thru the holes in most strainers. Super fast & easy: the pasta + couple cartons of chicken stock, bag of frozen Italian meatballs (cut into quarters after cooking for smaller meatballs), bag of fresh spinach chopped up, & a few carrots, chopped into small pieces. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***O on 24 February 2026* I've tried other common brands you'll find at your supermarket but they're no equal with their bland flavor and sometimes indigestibility. I have used De Cecco pasta for years and can confidently say there is a difference. When cooked as instructed on the package(s) you will have al dente perfection and a perfect rustic, nutty flavor due to the high quality flours used to make it and the slow drying method used by De Cecco. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***A on 24 January 2026* A great addition to my soup. Tasty,soft and easy to cook.Good value for tye price ## Frequently Bought Together - De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound - Barilla Stelline Pasta 12 oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/779207732-semolina-pasta-acini-di-pepe-no-78-1-pound](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/779207732-semolina-pasta-acini-di-pepe-no-78-1-pound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*