Italy is the rice basket of Europe and the source of the organic rice used to make this whole grain pasta. Doves farm liaise with farmers at home and abroad to ensure every ingredient has traceability and to make sure we include the best Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Organic food production systems provide many benefits for soil, plant, animal and man. The benefits of organic farming include the guardianship of our natural land resources, native plants, wildlife, insects, and birds, the development and conservation of natural ecosystems and a reduction in the nitrate and agrochemical pollution of our countryside and water courses.

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring a large pan of water and a little salt to a rolling boil.
2. Add 100g/4oz pasta per person.
3. Simmer without a lid for 6-8 mins.
4. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Carefully drain pasta and return to pan.
6. Stir in a little butter, olive oil or a spoonful of your sauce & serve.

Ingredients

100% organically grown brown rice.

Nutritional Information

Per 100g: Energy 1385kJ/338kcal, Protein 7.9g, Carbohydrate 70.3g (of which sugars) 0.5g, Fat 1.5g (of which saturates) trace, Dietary Fibre 4.1g, Sodium trace.

Other Information

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Recipe

Walnut & Basil Pasta Sauce.
To serve with 500g of pasta : 150g/6oz Walnuts, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 bunch fresh basil, 50g/2oz butter, 200g/8oz Mascapone or cream cheese, 100g/4oz Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper to taste.
Method: 1. Put the walnuts on an oven tray and roast for 4/5 minutes.
2. Grind or mince together the walnuts, garlic and fresh basil to form a paste.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the paste.
4. Cook and stir the mixture for 2/3 mins.
5. Mix in the mascarpone.
6. Grate the Parmesan and set aside.
7. Drain the cooked spaghetti, add the walnut sauce and mix well.
8. Add the salt ans pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately topped with the grated Parmesan cheese.

Gluten Free Nut Free Organic Vegan Wheat Free