Meaning "little seashells" its appearance presents itself as just that. A very short dry durum wheat pasta which Is very popular amongst children. Cooking time: 3 minutes Established in 1967, Delverde is synonymous for producing premium & authentic Italian pasta according to traditional methods from the heart of the Majella National Park in Fara San Martino, Abruzzo. Delverde is about providing pasta with exceptional nutritional properties, thats as healthy, natural & pure as the area it comes from. Dried at slow temperatures & extruded through bronze die where possible, Delverde also source their key ingredient, pure spring water, from the Verde River that runs behind their production plant.