Casarecce
$5.00
Organic Fresh Milled Casarecce Pasta. Casarecce is a short, Sicilian pasta shape resembling a loosely rolled tube or scroll with curled edges and a distinct 'S' shape in cross-section. Its structure features a narrow, deep groove down the middle, making it ideal for capturing pesto, ragù, and chunky, cream-based sauces.
Key Features of Casarecce Pasta:
- Appearance: Short twists of pasta that look like rolled scrolls or small bean sprouts.
- Origin: Traditionally from Sicily, the name translates to "homemade".
- Texture: Features a slight twist and curled edges designed for catching sauce.
- Production: Historically made by wrapping dough around a metal rod (ferro). It is now commonly bronze-die extruded for a textured, sauce-gripping surface.
- Pairings: Pairs best with Sicilian pistachio pesto, ricotta-based sauces, seafood, and chunky meat or vegetable sauces.
Casarecce is often considered a versatile alternative to pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
