{"title":"Flour + Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water is the San Francisco restaurant that made a name for its pasta; the chefs’ dried line brings the same bronze-die, organic approach to the pantry. We carry the spaghetti, penne rigate and elbow macaroni, and a trio of all three tied in Lello ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flour-water-organic-penne-rigate","title":"Flour + Water Organic Penne Rigate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA San Francisco pasta tradition, ready for your table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Organic Penne Rigate brings the sensibility of a celebrated San Francisco restaurant to the everyday pantry. Crafted from organic North American semolina and water, this bronze-die pasta has a textured surface, deep ridges and a hollow center that welcome sauce. A familiar shape, made with attention to the details that make dinner memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe restaurant behind the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in 2009, when Flour + Water opened in San Francisco’s Mission District. Its approach brought regional Italian cooking into conversation with Northern California ingredients, with handmade pasta at the heart of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow carry that culinary direction through the restaurant and the wider Flour + Water family. At Penny Roma, the emphasis is on the warmth and generosity of a neighborhood Italian meal. The Pasta Shop is both a place to eat and a working home for pasta production, while the Pizzeria explores the same fascination with dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Foods grew from that restaurant experience. Developed by the two chefs and refined in their test kitchen, the dried pasta collection translates their attention to grain, shape and texture into something you can keep on the shelf and cook whenever the evening calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the texture matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtruding pasta through bronze dies gives it a rough, porous exterior. On penne rigate, that surface works with the ridges to help sauce cling, while the open tubes catch smaller pieces of vegetables or ragù. The result is a more satisfying balance of pasta and sauce in each forkful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the Lello table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple supper:\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato and basil sauce, a finishing drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a slower evening:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mushroom ragù with thyme, or a gently simmered meat sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e peas, lemon zest and a little butter, finished with black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the whole table:\u003c\/strong\u003e baked penne with tomato, mozzarella and a crisp Parmesan top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook in a large pot of boiling salted water, following the timing on your pack and tasting for an al dente bite. Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining. Finish the pasta in a warm pan with your sauce, adding a little reserved water as needed to bring everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA commitment beyond the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Foods contributes 1% of its proceeds through its partnership with Zero Foodprint, supporting farms and ranches as they transition to regenerative agriculture practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz \/ 1 lb (453 g), as labeled on the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour + Water Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic dried penne rigate; bronze-die extruded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States, with organic North American semolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic North American semolina flour and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen information:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains wheat; manufactured in a facility that uses eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegan ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e one box of dried pasta; prepared dishes shown are serving suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the supper with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olive-oils\"\u003eolive oils\u003c\/a\u003e, or find more inspiration in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lello-kitchen\"\u003ethe Lello Kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flour + Water Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49958631407768,"sku":"8444","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8121\/6408\/files\/flour-water-organic-penne-rigate-pasta-box.webp?v=1789911506"},{"product_id":"flour-water-organic-elbow-macaroni","title":"Flour + Water Organic Elbow Macaroni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComfort food, with a San Francisco pedigree.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Organic Elbow Macaroni gives a much-loved pantry staple the attention it deserves. Made from organic North American semolina and water, these small, curved tubes are extruded through bronze dies for a textured surface that welcomes sauce. Keep a box for bubbling macaroni and cheese, a bright pasta salad or a generous pot of soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe restaurant behind the pasta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water opened in San Francisco’s Mission District in 2009, bringing regional Italian traditions together with Northern California ingredients. Handmade pasta became the center of its kitchen: a study in how grain, shape and texture can change the character of a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow extended that experience into Flour + Water Foods. Developed in their test kitchen, the dried pasta collection brings their approach to a format made for the home pantry. The same culinary family includes Penny Roma, the Flour + Water Pasta Shop and Flour + Water Pizzeria, each with its own expression of the pleasure of gathering around good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Lello, that is the appeal: a familiar ingredient with a thoughtful story, ready to become part of your own cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose bronze-die macaroni?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze-die extrusion creates a rough, porous exterior that helps sauce cling to the pasta. The elbow’s short curve and open center catch creamy cheese sauces and small pieces of vegetables, while its compact shape makes it easy to serve by the spoonful. It is equally at home in a baking dish, a soup bowl or a salad passed around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the Lello table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper macaroni and cheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e white cheddar, a little Gruyère and a crisp, buttery breadcrumb crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Mediterranean lunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber and feta, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple seasonal supper:\u003c\/strong\u003e peas, sautéed leeks, butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, finished with black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething warming:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir into minestrone or pasta e fagioli, then finish each bowl with good olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook according to the instructions on the box, tasting for an al dente bite. For a sauced dish, reserve a cup of cooking water before draining and finish the macaroni in the sauce, adding a splash as needed. For baked macaroni, leave it slightly firm before it goes into the oven so it can finish cooking in the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA commitment beyond the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its partnership with Zero Foodprint, Flour + Water Foods contributes 1% of its proceeds to support farms and ranches transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour + Water Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz \/ 1 lb (453 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic dried elbow macaroni; bronze-die extruded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States, with organic North American semolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic North American semolina flour and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen information:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains wheat; manufactured in a facility that uses eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegan ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e one box of dried pasta; prepared dishes shown are serving suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a finishing touch in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olive-oils\"\u003eolive oil collection\u003c\/a\u003e, discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasta\"\u003epasta for the pantry\u003c\/a\u003e, or take inspiration from \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lello-kitchen\"\u003ethe Lello Kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flour + Water Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49958799540376,"sku":"8333","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8121\/6408\/files\/flour-water-organic-elbow-macaroni-16oz-box.webp?v=1789915098"},{"product_id":"flour-water-organic-spaghetti","title":"Flour + Water Organic Spaghetti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe pleasure of a very good plate of spaghetti.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Organic Spaghetti brings a restaurant’s attention to detail to one of the most useful shapes in the pantry. Made from organic North American semolina and water, its long, golden strands are extruded through bronze dies for a textured surface that helps sauce cling. Dress it simply with olive oil and garlic, finish it with tomatoes and basil, or make it the beginning of a more leisurely supper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA San Francisco story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Flour + Water opened in San Francisco’s Mission District in 2009. Its kitchen explored the meeting of regional Italian traditions and Northern California ingredients, with handmade pasta at the heart of the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat fascination with pasta is carried forward by chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow. Beyond the original restaurant, the Flour + Water family includes Penny Roma, the Pasta Shop and the Pizzeria: different places to gather, connected by their attention to ingredients, technique and hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two chefs developed Flour + Water Foods to bring that sensibility into home kitchens. Refined in their test kitchen, the dried pasta line turns years of restaurant experience into a shelf-stable staple. For Lello, it is an appealing combination: an everyday ingredient, a distinctive maker and a good reason to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy bronze-die spaghetti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze-die process creates a rough, porous exterior that gives sauce something to hold onto. With a long shape such as spaghetti, that texture helps a simple sauce coat the strands from end to end. It is especially useful when the ingredients are few and the balance between pasta, sauce and seasoning matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the Lello table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCacio e pepe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pecorino Romano, freshly ground black pepper and a little starchy pasta water for a classic Roman supper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpaghetti al pomodoro:\u003c\/strong\u003e a good tomato sauce, torn basil and a finishing drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAglio e olio:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently warmed garlic, olive oil, parsley and a touch of chili for an effortless pantry meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a seafood evening:\u003c\/strong\u003e clams, garlic, parsley and white wine, with the spaghetti finished in the fragrant pan juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, allowing the strands to soften and settle into the water, then stir to separate them. Follow the timing on your box and taste for an al dente bite. Reserve a cup of cooking water before draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the spaghetti in a wide pan with your sauce, tossing and adding reserved water a little at a time until the sauce coats the strands. For cacio e pepe, let the pan cool slightly before incorporating the finely grated cheese to help keep the sauce smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA commitment beyond the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlour + Water Foods contributes 1% of its proceeds through Zero Foodprint, supporting farms and ranches as they transition to regenerative agriculture practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour + Water Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz \/ 1 lb (453 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic dried spaghetti; bronze-die extruded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States, with organic North American semolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic North American semolina flour and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen information:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains wheat; manufactured in a facility that uses eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegan ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e one box of dried pasta; prepared dishes shown are serving suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olive-oils\"\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e to finish the dish, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasta\"\u003epasta collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or find more inspiration in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lello-kitchen\"\u003ethe Lello Kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flour + Water Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49958807896216,"sku":"8222","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8121\/6408\/files\/flour-water-organic-spaghetti-16oz-box.webp?v=1789915428"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lello.store\/collections\/flour-water.oembed","provider":"Lello.Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}