Pastificio Fratelli Setaro Paccheri Rigati 500g

Pastificio Fratelli Setaro Paccheri Rigati 500g. Pastificio Fratelli Setaro Paccheri Rigati is a traditional artisan pasta from Torre Annunziata, near Naples, crafted by the Setaro family using time honoured methods established in 1939. Made from 100% Italian durum wheat semolina and pure water, the pasta is bronze-die extruded (trafila al bronzo) and slowly dried at low temperatures, giving it a rough, porous surface and excellent cooking resilience.

Paccheri rigati are large, tube-shaped pasta with deep ridges running along the exterior. The “rigati” texture increases surface grip, allowing sauces to cling firmly, while the wide hollow centre captures rich fillings and juices. This makes it one of the most robust and expressive shapes in Southern Italian pasta tradition.

Setaro’s version is known for its firm bite and strong structure, meaning it holds up well even in heavy, slow-cooked sauces without collapsing. The ridges and thickness are designed specifically for rich preparations where the pasta must stand up to intensity rather than disappear into the sauce.

This shape is especially suited to bold, flavourful dishes such as Neapolitan ragù, seafood sauces with clams or prawns, or creamy baked pasta dishes. It is also ideal for stuffing—commonly with ricotta, meat fillings, or vegetables—before baking, where the tubular shape becomes a vessel for layered flavour.

The 500g pack format is typical for artisan Italian pasta and suits both home cooking and special occasion dishes. With its combination of bronze-cut texture, slow drying, and dramatic shape, Setaro paccheri rigati is designed for dishes where pasta is not just a base, but a central feature of the meal.