Paccheri Sauce From Puglia Italy

Paccheri Place of Origin:

Paccheri is a type of pasta that originates from the Campania region of Italy.

What is Paccheri Made Of?

Paccheri is made from durum wheat semolina flour and water, similar to most traditional Italian pasta. The dough is shaped into large, hollow, tube-like structures.

What Does Paccheri Mean in Italian?

The term ‘Paccheri’ is derived from the Neapolitan dialect word ‘paccharia’, which means ‘slaps’. The name is said to have originated from the noise that this large pasta makes when it is eaten or when it hits the water while cooking.

Vegetarian Paccheri Sauce Recipe

Here’s our vegetarian paccheri sauce from Puglia. It only takes 30 minutes or less to make, so it’s a great one to make on repeat. I suggest topping ideas to switch it up towards the end of the recipe.

Happy cooking!