Bucatini Gentile

  Bucatini is a famous but little-known Italian pasta that is hollow ('buco' means hole in Italian). The most famous pairing is with Amatriciana Sauce. Cooking Time: 13 min. Established in 1876, Pastificio Gentile is one of the historic artisanal factories that made the city of Gragnano famous around the world for its pasta. Today, Gentile preserves the traditional production methods and the attention to every detail, from the selection of raw materials to the production processes. The chosen semolina is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality. Among the selected wheat varieties is the renowned Senatore Cappelli. All wheat used in Pastificio Gentile's pastas is single-sourced and processed with care and respect at the Ferro Brothers Mill in Campobasso (in the Molise region of southern Italy). The excellent raw material allows for the production of a premium quality pasta, and the low-temperature drying method (known as "Cirillo") preserves its distinct aroma and texture. The p