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product_id: 34324504
title: "De Cecco Acini Di Pepe No. 78 Pasta, 16 Oz, Authentic, Slow Dried, Made with Semolina and Durum Wheat, Versatile Pasta for Sauces & Recipes, Made in Italy"
brand: "de cecco"
price: "$U648"
currency: UYU
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/34324504-de-cecco-acini-di-pepe-no-78-pasta-16-oz
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# Slow-dried for perfect texture Made with premium semolina & durum wheat Rough surface for superior sauce cling De Cecco Acini Di Pepe No. 78 Pasta, 16 Oz, Authentic, Slow Dried, Made with Semolina and Durum Wheat, Versatile Pasta for Sauces & Recipes, Made in Italy

**Brand:** de cecco
**Price:** $U648
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate every dish with Italy’s slow-dried secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** De Cecco Acini Di Pepe No. 78 Pasta, 16 Oz, Authentic, Slow Dried, Made with Semolina and Durum Wheat, Versatile Pasta for Sauces & Recipes, Made in Italy by de cecco
- **How much does it cost?** $U648 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/34324504-de-cecco-acini-di-pepe-no-78-pasta-16-oz)

## Best For

- de cecco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted de cecco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect Size & Texture:** Minute Acini di Pepe shape offers fun, elegant presentation with firm bite.
- • **Premium Grain Selection:** Heart of the grain milled gently with cold spring water for fresh, rich flavor.
- • **Top-Rated Italian Classic:** Trusted by thousands with a 4.8-star rating and #19 rank in Italian pasta.
- • **Tradition Meets Innovation:** Since 1886, perfected slow drying and bronze drawing for authentic al dente texture.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for broths, consommés, creamy soups, and creative recipes.

## Overview

De Cecco Acini Di Pepe No. 78 is an authentic Italian pasta crafted from premium semolina and durum wheat. Slow dried and bronze drawn since 1886, it delivers a firm, al dente texture with a rough surface that perfectly holds sauces. This versatile, tiny peppercorn-shaped pasta is ideal for broths, consommés, and creamy soups, making it a beloved staple for gourmet home cooks and professionals alike.

## Description

De Cecco gently grinds the heart of each grain, mixes it with cold spring water, then kneads the dough slowly. This results in pasta with the exceptional de Cecco aroma, flavor, and consistency. Pasta easily cooks to perfection, has a great firm texture, and a delicious “fresh” pasta taste. It has a rougher surface, which helps the sauce stick to it. Since 1886 we have liked our pasta to be bronze drawn and slowly dried because we like it to fall into the plate full of taste, rough and always "al dente". Even though our taste has not changed, as we feel the same love for tradition, we have continued to improve our production technologies. Make de Cecco pasta the secret ingredient for your most amazing dishes.Buon Appetito! Acini di Pepe (peppercorns) belong to the minute pasta family to be cooked in broth. This pasta shape was undoubtedly invented to stimulate the imagination of children who commonly eat this pasta in baby food and vegetable soups. It is shaped like peppercorns and is fun and appealing. It is especially good for preparing clear soups such as broths or consommé, enhanced with croutons or vegetables cut in julienne strips. This pasta can be used in thick creamy or velvety soups. Available in 16.0 oz pack.

Review: Fantastic Find - It's so hard to find Acini De Pepe in grocery stores these days and I can't always get to a proper Italian Importer. Thank you so much for offering this. I sure miss the convenience of NYC where this was everywhere and I didn't have to seek it out, but am so glad desertcart is carrying this quality brand. Beautiful texture and perfect size. I've made Pastina twice already. Yummy. Thank You.
Review: Always Good - Perfect. This is a go-to in our house. So easy to use and make many different recipes. The quality if great every time.

## Features

- Brand : DE CECCO PASTA
- Country of Origin : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- Exceptional De Cecco aroma, flavor and consistency
- De Cecco pasta easily cooks to perfection, has a great firm texture and a delicious ''fresh'' pasta taste

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B004NPNRYO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,164 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #19 in Italian Pasta |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,237) |
| Item model number  | 0024094070787 |
| Manufacturer  | De Cecco |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.94 x 3.99 x 5.76 inches; 1 Pounds |
| UPC  | 024094570782 024094070787 |
| Units  | 16.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** De Cecco
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Information:** Pasta
- **Variety:** Acini De Pepe

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I used to get this and it had a hole in the pasta.  Why cant i find it like that anymore?**
A: You are probably thinking of "Pastina" (also pastine or pastini). Sometimes those are tiny tubes. Acini de pepe tend to be more like little bb's qithout holes. Bon appetit

**Q: Is this Acini pasta small in size or large?**
A: Cook thin spaghetti then cut small pieces off the length of the diameter and you'd have the size of the cooked Acini Di Pepe.

**Q: Gluten free acini de pepe pasta**
A: It's not gluten free

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Find
*by S***O on February 7, 2026*

It's so hard to find Acini De Pepe in grocery stores these days and I can't always get to a proper Italian Importer. Thank you so much for offering this. I sure miss the convenience of NYC where this was everywhere and I didn't have to seek it out, but am so glad Amazon is carrying this quality brand. Beautiful texture and perfect size. I've made Pastina twice already. Yummy. Thank You.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Always Good
*by M***E on January 13, 2026*

Perfect. This is a go-to in our house. So easy to use and make many different recipes. The quality if great every time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent pasta!
*by B***O on February 24, 2026*

I've tried other common brands you'll find at your supermarket but they're no equal with their bland flavor and sometimes indigestibility. I have used De Cecco pasta for years and can confidently say there is a difference. When cooked as instructed on the package(s) you will have al dente perfection and a perfect rustic, nutty flavor due to the high quality flours used to make it and the slow drying method used by De Cecco.

## Frequently Bought Together

- De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Acini Di Pepe No.78, 1 Pound
- Barilla Stelline Pasta 12 oz

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*Product available on Desertcart Uruguay*
*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*