Enriched macaroni product 25. Al dente cooking time: 2 minutes. In the tradition of ancient pasta producers, Gia Russa carefully selects only the finest durum wheat semolina for its pasta. As we have learned over many years, the quantity and quality of the proteins contained in durum wheat semolina are the primary factors that give our pasta its golden color, great flavor, and durability. Our attention to preserving the strength of these proteins in both the production of our pasta and our slow low-temperature drying process, ensures that Gia Russa pasta preserves the al dente texture and taste.