The difference
Casarecce vs Trofie
Casarecce is a short ribbon rolled into an open S channel, the groove down its length made to hold sauce. Trofie is a thin hand-rolled twist tapered to a point at both ends, shorter and skinnier, the Ligurian bed for pesto. One is a folded channel, the other a tapered spindle.
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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