Short facts : Similar to spaghetti but with a hole running through the center

Bucatini pasta is a type of pasta that is similar to spaghetti but with a hole running through the center, giving it a tubular shape. It is a long pasta that is thicker than spaghetti and has a chewy texture. Bucatini is commonly used in Italian dishes such as pasta alla carbonara and pasta all’amatriciana. It is versatile and can be paired with a variety of sauces, from simple garlic and olive oil to rich meat-based ragu.

One portion is around 80g of dry pasta, equivalent to around 120g of fresh pasta.