Paccheri Rigati is shorter than Rigatoni, but with that same lovable tube shape. These short, wide, ridged pasta tubes are named for the Neapolitan slang “slap” or “smack,” referring to the sound made when the sauce hits the pot full of hot pasta. Paccheri Rigati are great at capturing bites of ingredients and heartier sauces. They shine when paired with Italian sausage, meaty pasta sauces and chunky tomato sauces. They also make a great pasta cut for cheesy baked pasta dishes.
DeLallo Artisan Pasta comes from the town where pasta was born, a region near Naples, at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast. The art of making our pasta begins with the very best quality wheat. We carefully choose wheat with the highest gluten index, gluten content and protein content. All of these characteristics affect how the pasta cooks, as well as its taste and texture. The durum wheat is milled into coarse ground semolina flour and then carefully kneaded with cold, fresh, mineral-rich mountain spring water. We use a tradtional static cell drying process for our artisan pasta. Once pasta is extruded into shapes, it is transferred to a mesh screen then put into a drying cell with a controlled low temperature. This slow-drying method respects the ingredients and preserves the best characteristics of the wheat.
- Artisan pasta made in Naples, Italy.
- Exclusive blend of superior durum wheat with a high gluten content.
- Extruded with bronze dies to create a rougher surface to better absorb and capture sauces.
- Short, wide tube pasta shape with ridges.
- Slowly dried using a static cell drying method that allows wheat to maintain its best flavor, color and texture.
- Cooks up al dente: a tender but firm bite with a fleck of white at its center—what we call the pasta’s soul.
- Made in a facility free of eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. Vegan.
- Online exclusive.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Add desired amount of pasta to boiling water. Reduce heat to a gentle boil.
- Cook 17-19 minutes or until desired texture. Stir often.
- Drain carefully. Serve with your favorite sauce.
For tips on cooking pasta, check out our article How To Cook Perfect Pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Paccheri pasta? Paccheri pasta is a tube-shaped pasta made with durum wheat semolina. With origins in Campania, its name comes from the Neapolitan word for “slap” or “smack,” referring to the sound made when pasta sauce is added to a pot of this hot pasta. Paccheri Rigati is much like Rigatoni, but shorter in length. These hollows are short, wide and ridged—an excellent pasta sauce for capturing heartier sauces with chunky ingredients.
What is Paccheri pasta made of? Traditionally, Paccheri pasta is made simply with durum wheat semolina and water. DeLallo Paccheri Rigati is crafted with top quality durum wheat that is chosen for its high gluten and protein content. This wheat is kneaded with cool mountain spring water.
What makes artisan Paccheri so special? DeLallo Artisan Paccheri Rigati is made with the finest raw ingredients and artisanal methods. We create an exquisite artisan pasta with superior durum wheat cohen for its gluten and protein content. For each pasta shape, we use artisanal bronze dies that give the surface of the pasta a homestyle, sauce-grabbing texture. Pasta is slowly dried at low temperatures using a static cell method. Its large tube shape is great for capturing many sauces—from hearty and complex sauces to lighter, simpler preparations.
What is Paccheri Rigati used for? Paccheri Rigati are wide hollow tubes that are made for capturing hearty sauces loaded with chunky ingredients like Italian sausage, rich meat sauces, seafood sauces and chunky tomato sauces. These pasta tubes are also great for cheesy baked pasta recipes.
How do I pronounce Paccheri pasta? Paccheri is pronounced pakkeri.
What is the difference between Paccheri Rigati and Paccheri? The only difference between Pacchieri Rigati and Paccheri is the texture of the noodles. In Pacchieri Rigati, the outer surface of the tube is lined with ridges, making it great for capturing sauces.
What is the difference between Paccheri Rigati and Mezzi Rigatoni? While Paccheri Rigati and Mezzi Rigatoni look very similar, but Mezzi Rigatoni noodles are smaller in size than the wider Paccheri Rigati.
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