Spaghettoni - Pasta di Gragnano IGP - Ctn 16 x 500g

Spaghettoni

Spaghettoni are a thicker, more substantial version of classic spaghetti, offering a firmer bite and greater presence on the plate. The name simply means “large spaghetti” in Italian, and their extra diameter makes them particularly well-suited to rich, clingy sauces.

Their full-bodied character makes them a versatile shape for both traditional and modern dishes.

• Best for: Roman sauces, seafood, garlic and oil-based sauces, and tomato ragù.

Classic Dishes Featuring Spaghettoni

• Spaghettoni alla Carbonara – With egg yolk, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper.
  
  
• Spaghettoni all’Amatriciana – With guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
  
  
• Spaghettoni Cacio e Pepe – A Roman classic with pecorino and cracked black pepper.
  
  
• Spaghettoni al Pomodoro e Basilico – With slow-cooked tomato and fresh basil.
  
  

Spaghettoni con Alici e Pangrattato – With anchovies, garlic, chilli, and toasted breadcrumbs.

About the Producer

Pastificio Carmiano is an artisanal pasta producer based in Gragnano, Campania, a town recognised for more than 500 years as the historical centre of dried pasta making in Italy. Nestled between the Lattari Mountains and the Amalfi Coast, Gragnano lies just a short distance from Mount Vesuvius, Naples, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Its unique position—exposed to sea breezes, mountain air, and steady southern sunlight—created ideal conditions for air-drying pasta. The town's historic and continued importance for artisan pasta is recognised by its Protected Geographical Indication status, Pasta di Gragnano IGP.

Carmiano uses 100% Italian semolina from a single mill in Apulia and combines it with pure spring water from the Monti Lattari. The dough is bronze-extruded to create a coarse surface ideal for holding sauces. The pasta is then dried slowly, between 18 to 60 hours, depending on the shape, using modern static cells that simulate the historic open-air drying methods. Much of the process remains manual, guided by the expertise of the head pasta maker.

Notably, Pastificio Carmiano’s Linguine was featured in the Top Italian Food 2024 Guide by Gambero Rosso. Gambero Rosso is one of Italy’s most trusted names in gastronomy, known for its guides, ratings, and media that highlight the country’s best food, wine, and producers.

The company also shows a strong commitment to the environment, using 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging.