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Dry bucatini in a loose straight bundle, with small central holes visible at several cut ends.

Bucatini

Bucatini are long, round pasta strands with a hollow running through the centre.

Shape
Long hollow strands
Try with
Amatriciana

Amatriciana and the hollow strand

That central hole distinguishes bucatini from a solid strand. De Cecco points to amatriciana with tomato, guanciale and Pecorino Romano, while also suggesting vegetable sauces with peppers, eggplant, zucchini, olives or capers. Choose the sauce you want, then let the hollow strand give the dish its character.

The right tools for it

Picked for this food.

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid, 8 qt

    For cooking the pasta in water or broth, following the recipe or package directions.

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  • Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Stockpot with Cover, 12 qt

    A big clad stockpot with room for a full batch of broth.

    Amazon

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