Trottole is a pasta shaped like a spinning top, with a spiral or twisted design. Its name comes from the Italian word for "top," referencing its unique form. This shape allows it to hold sauces effectively, making it a versatile option for a variety of dishes, especially those with thicker or chunkier sauces. Its playful, coiled structure makes it visually appealing and a fun choice for pasta lovers.

Our house brand, Bottega Ditalia, organic Italian pasta is made by Pastificio Marella which is located in the heart of Puglia (the old Magna Grecia) in the province of Bari in the "heel" of Italy. Marella, an entirely family run company, is renowned throughout Italy as one the finest producers of traditional Apulian handmade pastas. While industrial pasta factories use a more resistant Teflon-coated steel die, pastas produced at the Marella Factory, or "Pastificio Marella", are extruded through a bronze die, giving the pasta a rough texture to better hold sauce. The pasta is dried slowly at a low temperature for three to four days, yielding a uniquely flavored pasta that expands when cooked. The result is a wonderful aroma and texture superior to rivaled artisan and handmade pastas.