As we were testing this large paccheri, die #397, we were smitten with its potential. The wall of the noodle is thinner than the more rustic calamarata, die #369. The thinner wall allows us to look at the noodle as a very stuffable object. The structure of the noodle allows for both open and closed ends to secure or expose the filling. A brief blanch, flavorful stuffing, and slow braise could create something wonderful. Thanksgiving may just be getting a pasta upgrade.
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