Riccioli
$5.00
Organic Fresh Milled Riccioli Pasta. Riccioli is a unique, artisan Italian pasta characterized by its distinct, tight spiral shape with frilly, sturdy curves that resemble small curls ("ricciolo"). Primarily originating from the Piedmont region and often made in Naples, it is crafted from durum wheat semolina, designed to catch thick cream sauces, pestos, and chunky sauces within its coils.
Key Features and Culinary Uses
- Shape: A hollow, spiraled, or curly shape, sometimes compared to corkscrew shapes like cavatappi.
- Texture: Often produced using bronze dies, giving the pasta a rough, porous surface that helps sauces adhere well.
- Usage: Highly versatile; excellent for pasta salads, baked casseroles, and heavy, rustic sauces.
- Best Pairings: Basil pesto, thick cream sauces, tomato and mozzarella, or meat-based ragus.
- Cooking Time: Typically cooks in 7–10 minutes
