Bucatini
Bucatini
Description
Description
Bucatini ups your pasta game from reliable to remarkable.
The Flavor Experience
Bucatini boasts a subtle wheatiness that complements, rather than competes with, bolder sauces. Unlike spaghetti, its hollow core acts as a textural counterpoint, creating a delightful contrast between the smooth sauce and the pasta's satisfying bite.
The Story
Bucatini's origins are a delicious mystery, possibly hailing from Naples or Rome. Regardless of its birthplace, it quickly became a favorite for its unique ability to capture and deliver rich, flavorful sauces.
Usage Tips
Bucatini shines in classic applications like ragu or amatriciana, but its potential extends far beyond. The hollow core allows sauces to cling and infuse the pasta, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Imagine a creamy pesto clinging to the interior, or a spicy arrabbiata bursting forth with each chew. Bucatini is an architect of flavor, building a textural and taste experience unlike any other pasta.
Quick Facts
Country of Origin: USA
Unit Size: 16 oz (454 g)