Grain

Bigoli

Very thick, rough long pasta from the Veneto, traditionally pressed through a bronze bigolaro. Often made with wholewheat flour or duck egg.

Origin

Veneto, especially around Vicenza and Padua.

Flavour

Hearty and wheaty with a rough surface that grips duck ragù and anchovy sauces.

How to use it

Cook dried bigoli 10–12 minutes, fresh about 5. Thick spaghettoni are the nearest stand-in.

Storage

Dried bigoli are pantry-stable. Fresh ones keep two days in the fridge.

Recipes using it

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