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bucatini

Fat spaghetti with a hole in the middle

Originally from Central Italy and often served all'amatriciana. The same as napellini.

They also come ridged— bucatini rigati.

bucatini alla romana: made with olive oil, bread crumbs and anchovies, and topped with pecorino

Lazio

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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