10/14/2026
Ever wonder how those perfect little pasta shapes are made?
Meet ORECCHIETTE! Its name means “little ears” in Italian, and one look at its adorable, cup-like shape explains why.
But here's where it gets interesting! Our pasta extruder pushes fresh pasta dough through a specially designed die. As the dough emerges, a rotating blade cuts and helps form those little cups. Each one is perfectly shaped to catch sauce, bits of sausage, vegetables, and all the delicious extras.
Traditionally made by hand in southern Italy, Orecchiette is especially popular in Puglia, where it's often served with broccoli rabe and sausage.
And yes, watching this machine work is just as satisfying as eating the pasta!
Made fresh at Della Casa Pasta, right here in Tomball, Texas.