Merchant’s Pantry offers a fantastic range of premium Italian pasta. Made by producers who still do things the traditional way, this artisan pasta is crafted in Italy using time-tested techniques that focus on flavour, texture, and how the pasta works with sauce.

From spaghetti and penne to rigatoni, tagliatelle and gnocchi, each product has been chosen for its quality and versatility. It doesn't matter whether you put it in a simple pasta dish with tomato sauce, garlic, and basil, or in a rich fresh pasta dish with beef, sausage, red wine, and a classic ragù. Your taste buds will sing with joy!

Traditional Pasta from Italy

As any proud nonna will tell you, great Italian pasta starts with quality ingredients. Many of the varieties in this collection are made using durum wheat semolina, which gives cooked pasta its firm bite and satisfying texture.

The dough is carefully worked and then shaped using bronze dies through a process known as bronze die extrusion. This creates a slightly rough surface, which helps sauce cling to the pasta rather than slide off. It might sound like a small detail. But it makes a big difference when paired with recipes that call for a rich sauce, a cream-based sauce, or even a light tomato-and-cherry tomato combination with a little bit of pepper.

The drying of the pasta is also very important. Traditional producers do this at low temperatures over long periods to preserve flavour and maintain that perfect texture once it is boiled in salted water.

Different Italian Pasta Shapes

Different pasta shapes suit different dishes. For instance, long strands like spaghetti and linguini work beautifully with smooth sauces, olive oil, butter, garlic and herbs.

On the other hand, short shapes such as penne and rigatoni are a fantastic choice for chunky sauces filled with vegetables, mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots. Or with meaty combinations such as beef and sausage. Their hollow centres and ridges hold onto every bit of flavour.

There are also traditionally filled and stuffed options. Many feature ricotta, spinach, or potatoes, which are perfect served with a simple sauce, broth, or finished with grated cheese like Parmesan.

From creamy, cheesy sauce dishes with mozzarella to baked pasta loaded with flavour, there is a taste and shape for every table and family meal.

Buy Premium Italian Pasta

At Merchant’s Pantry, we make it easy to buy Italian pasta online in Australia. Our range includes both fresh and dry pasta, carefully packed and delivered straight to the door.

Having quality pasta in the pantry means there is always something quick, tasty, and budget-friendly to cook. As it pairs easily with other food staples like tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, and fresh vegetables, it's simple to create a satisfying pasta dish any night of the week.