Mezzi rigatoni
Mezzi rigatoni are a shorter version of rigatoni, with an externally ridged, hollow shape.
- Shape
- Short ridged tubes
- Try with
- Meat, vegetable or fish sauces
Vegetables inside the short tube
De Cecco describes its mezzi rigatoni as shorter than rigatoni, retaining the substantial diameter and wall. It recommends meat or vegetable sauces that can settle inside the pasta, and also fish preparations. Try the vegetable direction when you want a substantial tube in a shorter format.
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