Creamy and smooth. Spaghetti, sheet pan pizzas, meatballs in sauce, eggs in sauce.
Description: Meaty pieces that remain visible. Salted cod, "important" sauces, parmigiana, Neapolitan pizza.
Crunchy and fresh, to be used raw. Appetizers, bruschetta, bread salads, raw seafood.
| Kitchen Situation | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creamy Spaghetti in 10’ | Passata | Velvety, coats the pasta, no skins/seeds |
| Salted Cod/Stockfish in Pan | Pacchetelle | Meaty pieces, present but clean flavor |
| Bruschetta/Quick Appetizer | Acqua e Sale | Crunchy, savory, "just picked" |
| Homemade Sheet Pan Pizza | Passata | Smooth and uniform base |
| "Rustic" Neapolitan Pizza | Pacchetelle | Visible tomato bites |
| Grain Salad/Freselle | Acqua e Sale | Freshness and texture |
| Citrus Risotto/Delicate Fish | Yellow Passata | Sweetness, low acidity, color |
5–15 minutes. Aroma and creaminess, beyond that it’s ragù
8–12 minutes. Let them “open” without breaking: pieces should remain visible.
Raw. Season 5 minutes before with oil and oregano, then serve.
Structure and Era 79 Rosso - Aglianico
with Salted Cod and Pietrargento
Appetizers and Gaio Piedirosso Sparkling
Seafood Dishes and
Era 79 Bianco
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