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product_id: 9343742
title: "De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Small Shells No.52, 1 Pound (Pack of 5)"
brand: "de cecco"
price: "₹ 9377"
currency: INR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "De Cecco"
url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/9343742-de-cecco-semolina-pasta-small-shells-no-52-1-pound
store_origin: IN
region: India
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# 8 min perfect cook time slow dried at low temp bronze-drawn rough texture De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Small Shells No.52, 1 Pound (Pack of 5)

**Brand:** de cecco
**Price:** ₹ 9377
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍝 Elevate your pasta game with Italy’s timeless small shells!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Small Shells No.52, 1 Pound (Pack of 5) by de cecco
- **How much does it cost?** ₹ 9377 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/9343742-de-cecco-semolina-pasta-small-shells-no-52-1-pound)

## 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

- • **Al Dente Every Time:** Expertly slow-dried and bronze-drawn for that perfect firm bite millennials crave.
- • **Sauce Magnet Surface:** Rough texture locks in your favorite sauces, elevating every bite to gourmet status.
- • **Versatile Culinary Star:** Ideal for soups, salads, and creamy pulses—your secret weapon for Instagram-worthy meals.
- • **Family-Approved Fun Shape:** Small shells designed to delight kids and adults alike—because great taste is for everyone.
- • **Authentic Italian Craftsmanship:** Since 1886, blending tradition with modern tech for unmatched flavor and aroma.

## Overview

De Cecco Small Shells No.52 pasta is crafted from 100% durum wheat semolina, bronze-drawn for a rough surface that holds sauce beautifully, and slowly dried at low temperatures to preserve flavor and nutrition. With an 8-minute cook time, this authentic Italian pasta delivers a firm, al dente texture and a fresh, rich taste. Packaged in a convenient 5-pound set, it’s perfect for family meals, soups, and gourmet dishes—GMO-free and kosher certified.

## 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! Small Shells, a smaller, smooth variation of the Shells, are a whimsical shape and have always been considered a great pasta for any kind of sauce for all the family because children love it too thanks to its shape inspired by small, attractive seashells. Enjoy them in soups and vegetable broths. Excellent served with creamy sauces made from tomatoes and pulses such as peas, beans or chickpeas. Available in 16.0 oz pack.

Review: Really good pasta - This is very good pasta. I use desertcart's subscribe and save a lot due to not having a car, too hard to haul stuff home via the bus, so, it works out excellent for me. Usually I use Barilla pasta, but can't find the small shells anywhere anymore. Saw these here and ordered, taste great, seem to have a nice full texture to them. I make my macaroni salad with small shells, not medium shells! These are perfect! Thank you! I can imagine they would work well in some soups too. Will continue to order them on subscribe and save as long as they are offered!
Review: Great pasta brand - Good product. Cooks perfectly. Great size for pasta salads.

## Features

- 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!  Small Shells, a smaller, smooth variation of the Shells, are a whimsical shape and have always been considered a great pasta for any kind of sauce for all the family because children love it too thanks to its shape inspired by small, attractive seashells. Enjoy them in soups and vegetable broths. Excellent served with creamy sauces made from tomatoes and pulses such as peas, beans or chickpeas. Available in 16.0 oz pack.
- Contains 5-16 oz boxes
- 100% Durum Wheat Semolina
- Made in Italy
- Cooking time: 8 min
- Shaped through Bronze Dies to create a rough surface to better retain sauce
- Slowly Dried at low Temperature to Preserve Nutritional Properties. GMO Free. Kosher.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003LJZX18 |
| Age Range Description | All ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #71,155 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #104 in Penne Pasta |
| Brand | De Cecco |
| Brand Name | De Cecco |
| Coin Variety 1 | Shells |
| Container Type | Box |
| Cuisine | Italian |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 93 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Flavor | Small Shells |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00024094570522 |
| Item Form | Dried |
| Item Package Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | De Cecco |
| Model Number | VSA0052 |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Number of Pieces | 5 |
| Package Information | Box |
| Part Number | VSA0052 |
| Size | 16 Ounce (Pack of 5) |
| Specialty | GMO Free |
| Unit Count | 80 Ounce |
| Variety | Shells |

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good pasta
*by V***E on February 23, 2016*

This is very good pasta. I use Amazon's subscribe and save a lot due to not having a car, too hard to haul stuff home via the bus, so, it works out excellent for me. Usually I use Barilla pasta, but can't find the small shells anywhere anymore. Saw these here and ordered, taste great, seem to have a nice full texture to them. I make my macaroni salad with small shells, not medium shells! These are perfect! Thank you! I can imagine they would work well in some soups too. Will continue to order them on subscribe and save as long as they are offered!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pasta brand
*by S***Y on May 24, 2025*

Good product. Cooks perfectly. Great size for pasta salads.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pasta
*by D***N on April 25, 2026*

I love this brand and size pasta but the way it was shopped was horrible. Boxes were all smashed. Came in a bag, should have been in a box with some protection.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-07*