In this recipe, I’ll be walking through how to cook Paccheri Pasta al dente, plus sharing my favorite sauce pairings to showcase this pasta’s signature shape. With a few simple ingredients and techniques, you can master restaurant-quality Paccheri right at home.
Paccherii is a unique and fun-shaped pasta originating in Calabria, Italy, which features large, tubular pasta with ruffled edges to “catch the sauce.” The name Paccheri comes from the Italian word “Pacciu,” which means slap, referring to the sound it makes when tossed in a pan. Paccheri is perfect for hearty meat sauces, creamy cheeses, or chunky vegetables caught in the waves and ridges of this tasty pastaa.
Paccheri Pasta
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Colander
- Skillet for reheating sauces
- Tongs
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 package Paccheri Pasta (about 1 lb)
- Kosher salt for pasta water
- Olive oil
- Sauce ingredients of your choice (suggestions below)
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- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil, add the Paccheri Pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender but lightly firm.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of starchy water.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat, and add the cooked Paccheri with a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water in a skillet.
- Toss the pasta to coat it evenly for 1-2 minutes, until warmed.
- Add your desired sauce ingredients and toss again until the pasta is filled with the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
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- Tomato sauce with meatballs, sausage, etc. Let the sauce get trapped in the pasta grooves.
- Hearty ragu with ground meat and veggies.
- Creamy alfredo, vodka sauce, or mac and cheese. Paccheri holds the richness nicely.
- Pesto or walnut herb sauce. The herbs and nuts nest perfectly.
- Sausage, kale, and red pepper in a spicy tomato broth.
- Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichokes in a wine lemon sauce.</li>
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- Try to add toasted breadcrumbs on top of sauced Paccheri for extra texture and flavor.
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Paccheri Pasta is the ultimate sauce catcher with its giant ruffled shape. Try this unique pasta with your favorite meaty ragu, herb sauce, or cheesy bake. Pay mind to cooking Paccheri just al dente. Then your sauce gets caught in those waves and ridges as you enjoy this fun, hearty pasta. Let me know if you have questions about mastering restaurant-quality Paccheri at home.
