The difference
Spaghettoni vs Vermicelli
Two round strands at the thicker end of the range. Spaghettoni is the heavyweight, milled above spaghetti for a chewier bite that stands up to bold sauces. Vermicelli is thinner, sitting around spaghetti's own gauge. The fatter strand is spaghettoni.
Spaghettoni
- Family
- Long strands
- Size
- 2.5 to 2.6 mm across
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 11 to 16 min
Wants: Cacio e pepe, Carbonara, Amatriciana
Vermicelli
- Family
- Long strands
- Size
- 2.08 to 2.14 mm across
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 12 to 14 min
Wants: Tomato sauce, Garlic and oil, Clams
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