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spaghettoni

fat spaghetti

Not the fattest form of strand pasta. It's easier to cook al dente than spaghetti, and more popular in central and southern Italy than the north.

Spaghettoni Mancini: with creamed potatoes, clams and pecorino

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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