Lazzaretti Organic Pasta

For happiness in love and financial success you need a plate full of lentils and red underwear. At least that's what an old Italian New Year's Eve tradition wants. In many regions of Italy, it is believed that the actions from New Year's Eve would help shape the course of the new year. The Italians therefore wear red underwear on New Year's Eve to support happiness in love. Nobody knows exactly where this custom comes from. Allegedly, the ancient Romans used red underwear as a lucky charm. However, some researchers suspect that it was Marco Polo who took this idea from China in the 13th century. Because there the colour red was considered a lucky colour. Today, many Italians make their loved ones a present of red underwear for Christmas so that they are well equipped for the turn of the year. And of course you celebrate New Year's Eve together at the "Cenone di Capodanno", the big New Year's dinner. This lavish feast is different from region to region, but the "lenticchie" (lentils) are always included. They are considered a financial lucky charm because they look like coins. The swelling during the cooking process symbolizes a growing wealth.

Lentils are legumes just like beans and peas. Although they have been known for millennia, they play an increasingly important role globally. The natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt recognized the enormous potential of legumes over 200 years ago. He calculated that a certain piece of land for livestock only indirectly feeds 10 people. If lentils, peas and millet were grown there instead, 100 people could be fed from the yield. Growing lentils is cheaper and saves more resources than producing meat. However, the small legumes are not only a popular meat alternative for economic reasons. Lentils are extremely nutritious, contain plenty of fiber and a lot of protein. Because of their richness in nutrients, they are an important part of many regional cuisines. One of the most famous Indian dishes is "dal", a red lentil stew that is eaten with rice. The Egyptian national dish "koshari" is also based on lentils, rice and small pasta. And in Ethiopia, the first firmer dish that toddlers are given, is a paste made of yellow lentils. Most Europeans know lentils either from hearty stews or from oriental dishes. But you can also make gluten free pasta from them.

With the Organic Spirals and Organic Fusilli by Lazzaretti, you can discover tasty pasta variants made of the flour of colourful legumes. Without eggs and wheat. The Lazzaretti Organic Beluga Lentils Fusilli consist of the flour of fine black lentils. Their dark colour turns classic pasta dishes into an absolute eye-catcher. The Organic Red Lentils Spirals and the Organic Green Lentils Spirals are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Due to their rich yellow colour, the Lazzaretti Organic Chickpeas Spirals look as delicious as they taste. With the Lazzaretti Organic Green Peas Fusilli everything turns green. The gluten free pasta from the French brand Lazzaretti bring tasty colour to your plate.