Product Code
415050
Shelf Life
24 months
Pack Size
15kg
Thickness
1.10mm-1.30mm
Length
32.0mm-40.0mm
Cooking Time
10 minutes
The Shape
Casarecce is a traditional Italian pasta shape that originated in Sicily. Its name translates to “homemade” or “home-style” in Italian, which reflects its rustic and artisanal nature. Casarecce are short, narrow, twisted pasta tubes with rolled edges. This unique shape allows them to hold sauces and ingredients exceptionally well, making them popular in a variety of dishes.
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More Info
Casarecce are elongated, S-shaped pasta tubes with a slightly twisted, rolled appearance. The twisted shape and rough surface texture help the pasta hold onto thick and chunky sauces, ensuring every bite is filled with flavour.
Texture & Cooking
The rolled edges provide a pleasant chewiness, making them enjoyable to eat.
Sauce Pairings
Casarecce is incredibly versatile and pairs well with a wide range of sauces, especially those with chunky or hearty ingredients.
- Pesto: The nooks and crannies of casarecce are perfect for holding and capturing the vibrant flavours of basil pesto.
- Tomato-based sauces: Casarecce’s shape complements tomato-based sauces with vegetables, meat, or seafood, ensuring a satisfying sauce-to-pasta ratio.
- Creamy sauces: Casarecce works wonderfully with creamy sauces like Alfredo, carbonara, or mushroom cream sauce, providing a delightful contrast in textures.
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