Quadrifoglio: the pasta shape that brings luck

On 17 March, the world turns green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day — the Irish festival that has become a global symbol of good luck and togetherness. What if luck could come to the table too, in the form of pasta? Our Green Quadrifoglio is exactly that: an exclusive shape, flavoured with spinach, that combines symbol and flavour in every bite.

Why does the green quadrifoglio bring luck?

Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the mystery of the Trinity to the Irish. But finding a four-leaf clover — the four-leafed variant, extremely rare in nature — has always been considered a sign of extraordinary luck. And tradition says that on 17 March this luck doubles: finding a green four-leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day is worth twice as much. We turned it into pasta, so luck is guaranteed for everyone.

A unique shape, only from us

The Green Quadrifoglio is part of our exclusive pasta shapes, born from the creativity of Antonino and Mario, master pasta makers from Gragnano for four generations. It is made from 100% Italian durum wheat semolina and enriched with dehydrated spinach, which gives it that intense green colour and a delicate flavour. But the shape is more than aesthetic: every petal of the green quadrifoglio holds the sauce beautifully, ensuring every forkful is perfectly dressed.

How do you dress the green quadrifoglio?

The open shape and pronounced petals lend themselves to creamy, flavourful and even cold dressings. The combinations that work best:

• Lemon, garlic and olive oil — a light, bright dressing that lets the spinach flavour of the quadrifoglio verde come through. Add a handful of toasted pine nuts for texture.
• Bacon and cream sauce — smoky pancetta (or streaky bacon) with a splash of double cream: rich, comforting and crowd-pleasing, the petals hold every drop.
• Broccoli, blue cheese and walnuts — a bold combination that works surprisingly well with the delicate spinach base of the quadrifoglio verde. Stilton or Gorgonzola both work well.
• Roasted cherry tomatoes and ricotta — slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy ricotta and fresh basil: simple, vibrant and perfect served warm or at room temperature.
• Cacio e pepe — the creaminess of Pecorino coats each green Quadrifoglio evenly: a contemporary take on a great Roman classic.

The recipe: Green Quadrifoglio with scamorza and cherry tomatoes

A fresh and quick first course, perfect to bring to a spring picnic or serve cold as the weather starts to warm up. The Green Quadrifoglio holds cherry tomatoes, scamorza and basil in every petal.

Luck at the table is built with the right ingredients. How will you make yours? Let us know here.