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Bucatini

Bucatini is a type of pasta that is characterized by its long, thick, and hollow shape. It is similar to spaghetti but with a hole running through the center. The name "bucatini" is derived from the Italian word "buco," meaning "hole," which refers to the pasta's unique tubular form.

Characteristics

Bucatini is typically made from durum wheat flour and water, which gives it a firm texture that holds up well to hearty sauces. The hollow center allows the pasta to absorb more sauce, enhancing the flavor of the dish. Bucatini is usually about 10 inches long and 3 millimeters in diameter, with a hole that is approximately 1 millimeter wide.

Culinary Uses

Bucatini is a versatile pasta that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is particularly popular in Italian cuisine, where it is often paired with rich, tomato-based sauces. One of the most famous dishes featuring bucatini is Bucatini all'Amatriciana, which is made with guanciale (cured pork cheek), tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, and chili pepper.

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Bucatini all'Amatriciana is a traditional Italian pasta dish that originates from the town of Amatrice in the Lazio region. The dish is known for its bold flavors and simple ingredients. The guanciale is sautéed until crispy, then combined with tomato sauce and chili pepper to create a spicy and savory sauce. The bucatini is cooked al dente and tossed with the sauce, then topped with freshly grated pecorino cheese.

Preparation

To prepare bucatini, it is typically boiled in salted water until it reaches an al dente texture. The pasta is then drained and combined with the desired sauce. Due to its thickness, bucatini requires a slightly longer cooking time than thinner pastas like spaghetti.

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-'''Bucatini''' is a type of [[pasta]] that originates from [[Italy]]. It is a long, narrow, tube-shaped pasta that is similar in shape to [[spaghetti]], but with a hole running through the center. The name "bucatini" comes from the Italian word "buco", meaning hole, and the suffix "-tini", meaning small.
+== Bucatini ==
-== History ==
+[[File:Bucatini_amatriciana.JPG|thumb|right|Bucatini all'Amatriciana]]
-Bucatini is believed to have been created in the [[Lazio]] region of Italy, particularly in the city of [[Rome]]. It is a traditional pasta in Roman cuisine and is often used in dishes such as ''[[Bucatini all'Amatriciana]]'' and ''[[Bucatini alla Carbonara]]''.
+'''Bucatini''' is a type of [[pasta]] that is characterized by its long, thick, and hollow shape. It is similar to [[spaghetti]] but with a hole running through the center. The name "bucatini" is derived from the Italian word "buco," meaning "hole," which refers to the pasta's unique tubular form.
-== Production ==
+== Characteristics ==
-Bucatini is made from [[durum wheat]] semolina flour and water. The dough is extruded through a die to create the long, tube-like shape. The hole in the center is created by a steel pin that is inserted during the extrusion process.
+Bucatini is typically made from [[durum wheat]] flour and water, which gives it a firm texture that holds up well to hearty sauces. The hollow center allows the pasta to absorb more sauce, enhancing the flavor of the dish. Bucatini is usually about 10 inches long and 3 millimeters in diameter, with a hole that is approximately 1 millimeter wide.
-== Cooking and Serving ==
+== Culinary Uses ==
-Bucatini is typically boiled in salted water until it reaches the desired level of [[al dente]]. Due to its hollow center, bucatini takes slightly longer to cook than other types of long pasta. It is often served with robust, hearty sauces that can enter the hollow center of the pasta, enhancing the flavor of the dish.
+Bucatini is a versatile pasta that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is particularly popular in [[Italian cuisine]], where it is often paired with rich, tomato-based sauces. One of the most famous dishes featuring bucatini is [[Bucatini all'Amatriciana]], which is made with [[guanciale]] (cured pork cheek), [[tomato sauce]], [[pecorino cheese]], and [[chili pepper]].
-== In Popular Culture ==
+=== Bucatini all'Amatriciana ===
-Bucatini has been featured in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and books. It gained particular attention in the United States after being featured in the HBO series ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', in which the character Larry David embarks on a quest to find bucatini pasta during a nationwide shortage.
+[[File:Bucatini_amatriciana.JPG|thumb|left|A close-up of Bucatini all'Amatriciana]]
-== See Also ==
+Bucatini all'Amatriciana is a traditional Italian pasta dish that originates from the town of [[Amatrice]] in the [[Lazio]] region. The dish is known for its bold flavors and simple ingredients. The guanciale is sautéed until crispy, then combined with tomato sauce and chili pepper to create a spicy and savory sauce. The bucatini is cooked al dente and tossed with the sauce, then topped with freshly grated pecorino cheese.
+== Preparation ==
+To prepare bucatini, it is typically boiled in salted water until it reaches an al dente texture. The pasta is then drained and combined with the desired sauce. Due to its thickness, bucatini requires a slightly longer cooking time than thinner pastas like spaghetti.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Spaghetti]]
 * [[Pasta]]
 * [[Italian cuisine]]
-* [[List of pasta]]
+* [[Amatrice]]
 [[Category:Pasta]]
 [[Category:Italian cuisine]]
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