🐚 What is Paccheri pasta?
Paccheri are large, cylindrical pasta tubes originating from southern Italy. Their name comes from the Neapolitan word pacchero, meaning "slap" – a nod to the distinctive sound they make when mixed with sauce. This is a pasta that looks great on a plate and is perfect for stuffing, baking, or serving with hearty sauces.
⚖️ Nutritional Values (per 100 g of product)
- Energy: approx. 353 kcal
- Protein: 14–15 g
- Carbohydrates: 70–72 g
- Fat: <2 g
- Fiber: approx. 3 g
Paccheri is not only an impressive shape but also a nutrient-rich ingredient for a daily diet.
📋 Product Ingredients
- Durum wheat semolina
- Spring water from Molise
🟢 No eggs, dyes, preservatives – 100% natural ingredients.
🌿 Health Benefits of the Product
Thanks to high-quality durum wheat, Paccheri La Molisana:
- are satisfying for long periods and are rich in protein
- have a lower glycemic index than regular pasta
- support digestion and metabolism thanks to natural fiber
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How to cook Paccheri pasta?
Cook for 12–14 minutes until it reaches the perfect "al dente" texture.
2. What dishes is it best for?
Great with thick sauces (e.g., ragù), ricotta and spinach fillings, baked dishes.
3. Can it be stuffed?
Yes – it's one of the best pastas for stuffing and baking in the oven!
4. Does the pasta contain eggs?
No – this is egg-free pasta, based only on semolina and water.
🍅 Paccheri Recipe – “Paccheri alla Sorrentina (baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce)”
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Difficulty level: medium
Ingredients:
- 250 g Paccheri La Molisana
- 400 ml tomato passata
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200 g mozzarella
- 100 g grated parmesan
- olive oil
- fresh basil, salt, pepper
Preparation Method:
- Boil the paccheri al dente.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil, add passata, season, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Mix pasta with sauce, add half of the mozzarella.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C. Garnish with fresh basil.
Serving suggestion: With a rocket salad and a glass of Chianti wine.
Tip: You can stuff paccheri with ricotta and spinach filling for a veggie version!
🧾 Product Summary
Paccheri La Molisana is not only a feast for the eyes but also a true Italian adventure on your plate. Thanks to its large size and porous surface, it holds sauces beautifully and allows you to create dishes that delight in both taste and presentation. Made from durum wheat and mountain water, produced using traditional methods with bronze dies, paccheri is the choice for those who expect the highest quality and authenticity. Find them at Super-Stek.pl and create a dish that will have the whole family talking! 🍝