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caccavelle

biggest of all pasta forms

Gragnano

Also known as a pentole ('cooking pot') a special pasta di Gragnano shape, each piece weighing 50gr, measuring 9cm by 6cm high, and generally stuffed and served in a terracotta dish.

Campania

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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