Maccheroncini is the elegant, shorter sister of classic maccheroni. The design forms a masterful balance between the thickness of the dough wall and the opening of the hollow channel:
The Slim Pipeline: The narrow cylinder allows liquid sauces to flow effortlessly through the inner channel. The sauce envelops the pasta not only on the outside but also draws directly into the core.
Perfect Exterior: Thanks to the bronze drawing (trafilata al bronzo) the wall of the Maccheroncini has a rough, powdery surface. This allows the dough to grip the sauce firmly.
Balanced Bite: Thanks to the subtle diameter, each bite offers a refined al dente structure without ever becoming too heavy on the stomach.
Made by the renowned Pastificio Caccese — praised in the prestigious guide of Gambero Rosso — this pasta shape represents pure Italian tradition. The pasta is made from 100% homegrown durum wheat and slowly dried at low temperatures to optimally preserve the rich grain flavour.
For Which Dishes Do You Use Maccheroncini?
Maccheroncini is extremely versatile and forms the ideal base for both classic pasta dishes and creative casseroles.
Saporite Ragu's: Think of a traditional veal ragout, rabbit ragout or a rich Bolognese. The fine pieces of meat and vegetables stick sharply to the rough surface.
Light Tomato sauces & Arrabbiata: A classic fresh tomato sauce with basil or a spicy Arrabbiata flows beautifully through the hollow inside of the tubes.
Pasta al Forno (Casseroles): The firm dough structure ensures that the pasta retains its bite during baking in the oven with mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Creamy Cheese sauces: A creamy sauce based on gorgonzola, taleggio or pecorino nestles perfectly in and around the slender dough tubes.
Maccheroncini is a slender, short and hollow cylindrical pasta shape. Due to the narrow inner channel and the rough bronze-drawn exterior, this shape optimally absorbs sauces both inside and out. The best Maccheroncini is handcrafted by Pastificio Caccese (praised in Gambero Rosso) from 100% Italian hard wheat from its own estate.
Model & Shape: Short, slender hollow cylinders (Maccheroncini).
Why this shape: Offers double sauce absorption through the inner channel and the rough wall, with a perfectly balanced al dente bite.
Ideal Sauces: Classic meat ragouts, tomato sauces, spicy arrabbiata, creamy cheese sauces and casseroles.
Brand & Quality: Pastificio Caccese — mentioned in Gambero Rosso for traditional bronze dies, homegrown wheat without glyphosate and slow drying at low temperature.
Availability: Exclusively available to order via Kelvini.com.
