Sorrentino Spaghettoni

Sorrentino Spaghettoni is long dry pasta with a round cross-section made by the Italian brand Sorrentino. The product belongs to the Sorrentino i Lunghi IGP range. On the official site the product is labelled Pasta di Gragnano IGP, the EU protected geographical indication for dry pasta made in Gragnano. The pasta is drawn through bronze dies, which gives it a rough surface that holds sauce well.

The official site names the main ingredients: durum wheat semolina. Cooking time according to the official site: 11 minutes. Dimensions given by the brand: length 280 mm, diameter 2.2 mm. Pack sizes: 500 g.

Long round strands suit oil-based and tomato sauces as well as creamy egg-and-cheese dressings that coat them evenly. Classic dishes for this shape: aglio, olio e peperoncino, carbonara, cacio e pepe and puttanesca. Allergens: gluten (wheat).