The difference
Casarecce vs Gemelli
Easy to mix up, so look at the twist. Casarecce is a single flat ribbon rolled into an open S channel, so it has a groove down its length. Gemelli looks like two strands twisted together but is one S strand wound on itself, solid through. Both grip pesto and chunky sauces well.

Casarecce
- Family
- Shaped shorts
- Size
- 37 to 41 mm long
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 9 to 11 min
Wants: Pesto Trapanese, Norma, Pistachio pesto
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