De Cecco No. 78 Acini Di Pepe, 1 Pound, 20 Per Case

De Cecco No. 78 Acini Di Pepe delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Soup and broth: Drop into chicken broth, minestrone, or Italian wedding soup for a hearty, spoon-friendly bowl that cooks directly in the liquid.
Cold pasta salad: Toss cooked Acini Di Pepe with diced vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and vinaigrette for a light side dish that scales easily for buffets and picnics.
Side dishes: Sauté with butter and Parmesan, or finish in a light tomato sauce, for a quick accompaniment to grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
Dessert puddings: Stir into sweetened milk with cinnamon and raisins for a traditional Italian-style pudding or comfort dessert.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and catering kitchens that need a reliable soup pasta in volume
• Home cooks who make Italian wedding soup or minestrone regularly
• Meal-prep and batch-cooking households looking for a quick-cooking, versatile pasta shape
• Buffet and event caterers building cold pasta salad stations
• Food service distributors supplying Italian and Mediterranean menu programs

Product Highlights

• Made in Italy from premium durum wheat semolina
• Bronze-die extruded for a rough surface that grips sauces and broths
• Slow-dried at low temperature to preserve flavor and al dente texture
• Tiny round shape ideal for soups, stews, and small-format salads
• 1-pound box, 20 boxes per case for food service convenience
• Cooks in approximately 8 to 10 minutes

Common Applications

Acini Di Pepe shines wherever a small, firm pasta needs to complement rather than dominate. In Italian wedding soup, it absorbs the savory broth while keeping a pleasant chew. In cold salads, its round shape catches dressing in every crevice and pairs well with chopped peppers, olives, and fresh herbs. Caterers value it for portion consistency; because the pieces are uniform, every serving looks the same on the plate or in the bowl. It also works as a base for baked side dishes, where it holds up under cheese and sauce without turning mushy.

Preparation & Use

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and stir gently to prevent clumping. Cook 8 to 10 minutes for al dente, then drain. For soup applications, the pasta can be cooked directly in the broth during the last 10 minutes of simmering; this thickens the soup slightly and infuses each piece with flavor. Rinse under cold water immediately after draining if the pasta will be used in a cold salad. One pound of dry Acini Di Pepe yields approximately 2.5 pounds cooked, enough for 4 to 6 soup servings or 8 to 10 salad servings as a side.