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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: "€ 92.65"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "De Cecco"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9343742-de-cecco-semolina-pasta-small-shells-no-52-1-pound
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# 8 min perfect al dente cook time 100% Durum Wheat Semolina purity Bronze-drawn rough surface for sauce grip De Cecco Semolina Pasta, Small Shells No.52, 1 Pound (Pack of 5)

**Brand:** de cecco
**Price:** € 92.65
**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?** € 92.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/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

- • **Ready in a Flash:** Just 8 minutes to perfectly firm, fresh-tasting pasta every time
- • **Family-Approved Fun:** Small shell shape kids adore, perfect for soups, broths & creamy sauces
- • **Sauce’s Best Friend:** Rough bronze-drawn surface locks in every drop of your favorite sauce
- • **Pure & Clean Ingredients:** 100% durum wheat semolina, GMO-free, and kosher certified
- • **Tradition Meets Precision:** Since 1886, slow kneading & drying for unmatched flavor and texture

## Overview

De Cecco Small Shells No.52 pasta is crafted from 100% durum wheat semolina, bronze-drawn for a rough texture that holds sauce beautifully. Slowly dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrients and flavor, it cooks al dente in 8 minutes. This kosher, GMO-free pasta combines traditional Italian methods with modern quality, making it ideal for family meals, soups, and creamy sauces.

## 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: Small but really mini seashells - The product size for small seashells was much smaller than I expected or could use so I’m saving for a soup. I did like the product because I cooked a few to test, definitely a good buy, just too small for my salad. I the they should consider relabeling to mini seashells too.

## 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 | #71,430 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #96 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 90 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Flavor | Small Shells |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00024094570522 |
| Item Form | Dried |
| Item Package Weight | 2.4 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | De Cecco |
| Model Number | VSA0052 |
| Number of Items | 20 |
| Package Information | Box |
| Part Number | VSA0052 |
| Size | 3.96 Ounce (Pack of 20) |
| Specialty | GMO Free |
| Unit Count | 79.275 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small but really mini seashells
*by J***L on April 6, 2026*

The product size for small seashells was much smaller than I expected or could use so I’m saving for a soup. I did like the product because I cooked a few to test, definitely a good buy, just too small for my salad. I the they should consider relabeling to mini seashells too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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*Product available on Desertcart Portugal*
*Store origin: PT*
*Last updated: 2026-05-18*