Frequently Asked Questions

Included in your pack is the Maccheroni Rigati die.Each screen is bronze and is supplied with a storage case. The screens have a rough surface allowing the pasta to collect more sauce which creates a fuller flavour. Available dies:-001 Maccheroni Rigati - the cylindrical shape and the grooves are perfect for strong sauces based on meat.002 Bigoli – for pasta in the form of a long and thick tube.003 Casarecce - a narrow, twisted rolled tube – often used with pesto or meat sauces.004 Maccheroni – smooth Macaroni, usually cut into short tubes. Add cheese sauce for a family favourite.005 Spaccatelli – cut mid length, this absorbs sauces perfectly and is often used with tomato based dishes.006 Spaghetti Quadri – long strands - a firm favourite and perfect with any sauce.007 Pappardelle – broad flat ribbons of pasta, perfect for rich, heavy sauces and hearty warming meals in the winter.008 Silatelli – long spiral shaped pasta, similar to macaroni. This pasta easily captures the sauce.009 Linguine – similar to spaghetti, but slightly wider, this pasta is perfect with seafood dishes.010 Fusilli – long thick corkscrew shaped pasta often made using other ingredients such as spinach or tomato to change the colour.011 Conchigliette – tiny shells, much smaller than the larger conchiglie pasta shells. These are often used for soups and broths.012 Bucatini – thicker spaghetti like pasta but with a hole, rather like a straw. Ideal with buttery sauces and vegetarian dishes.013 Orecchiette – or ‘little ears', this pasta is often used with tomato based sauces.014 Casarecce – this ‘S' shaped pasta, cut into medium strands, captures the sauce perfectly.015 Biscuit Maker – various biscuit shapes for professional and decorative results every time.