If you’ve been walking past the pasta aisle at Costco, you might want to slow down for this one. The Di Martino Pasta Tin just showed up, and it’s bringing some serious Italian pasta credibility to your pantry.
This isn’t your average bulk pasta buy. Di Martino is a historic Italian pasta maker from Gragnano – the town that’s basically the Napa Valley of pasta production. The tin contains multiple packages of their bronze-cut pasta, which means you’re getting that rough texture that actually holds onto your sauce instead of letting it slide off.
Here’s the real talk: this is premium pasta, so you’re paying more per pound than the standard Kirkland boxes. But if you’ve ever wondered why restaurant pasta tastes better than yours, the bronze-cut difference is part of that equation. The texture and bite are noticeably superior to mass-market smooth pasta.
Key Features:
- Authentic Italian pasta from Gragnano, Italy—the region with Protected Geographical Indication status for pasta
- Bronze-cut (trafilata al bronzo) for that rough, sauce-grabbing texture
- Slow-dried using traditional methods for better flavor and texture
- Comes in a decorative tin that’s actually reusable for storage
- Multiple pasta shapes included in one package
- Made with Italian durum wheat semolina
- Cooks up with a firmer bite that holds al dente better than standard pasta
- Item #1977550 | Price: $9.89
The tin itself is a nice touch—sturdy enough to use for storing coffee, tea, or other pantry staples once you’ve worked through the pasta. It’s not just throwaway packaging.
Bottom Line: This is the pasta you buy when you want to elevate your weeknight dinner without much extra effort. Yes, it costs more than basic pasta, but the quality difference is real and noticeable. If you’re a pasta-loving household that goes through it regularly, this tin is worth grabbing.