Eggerhof: Pasta from Aldein

Behind Eggerhof stand a poultry farmer and a chef. Nikolaus Lantschner has been managing the farm in Aldein on the Reggelberg with his family since 1998, while Erich Gruber is a trained chef who has specialized in egg pasta. This partnership resulted in a pasta manufactory located at an altitude of around 1,200 meters. The base consists of free-range eggs and, according to the manufacturer, GMO-free durum wheat semolina; Eggerhof consciously avoids the use of colorings and preservatives. The chickens live in free-range conditions, with about 6,000 laying hens currently kept in three separate groups. In the farm shop in Aldein, the pasta stands alongside bacon, cheese, Schüttelbrot flatbread, and juices from the region.

Egg ribbon noodles and South Tyrolean varieties

The base variety is the South Tyrolean egg pasta made with 30% fresh free-range eggs. The South Tyrolean varieties are built upon this: Schüttelbrot noodles with 17% Schüttelbrot crumbs, bacon noodles with South Tyrolean PGI speck, and mountain pine and mountain herb noodles with thyme, juniper, and a hint of mountain pine. All varieties are cooked the same way: in plenty of salted water, then tossed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Porcini mushroom, lemon, chili, and red wine

The porcini mushroom noodles bring autumnal flavors to the plate, while the lemon noodles with lemon oil and ginger pair well with fish and shrimp. The chili noodles are spicy, made with tomato paste and chili. An exception are the Ondonelle red wine noodles: wavy ribbon noodles made from durum wheat semolina and Lagrein DOC, completely without egg. Eggerhof recommends their own recipe with bacon, tomatoes, cream, and arugula to go with them. The mountain herb and Schüttelbrot varieties are particularly suitable for game ragout, mushrooms, and mountain cheese.

Order Eggerhof online

At Leni & Hans, you can get Eggerhof pasta delivered to your door in 1–3 days. Depending on the variety, the cooking time is between approximately five and eight minutes. Each pack contains 310 g. Stored in a dry place and kept well-sealed, the pasta makes for a great pantry staple.