- Is this spaghetti good for carbonara?
- Yes. The rough surface grips the egg and cheese sauce, and the firm bite holds up when tossed off the heat.
- How long should I boil it?
- Boil 9 to 11 minutes, tasting from about 9 minutes. It is meant to stay firm, so stop before it softens fully.
- Is it egg-free?
- Yes. It is made from durum wheat semolina and water with no egg, though it does contain wheat.
- How does it compare with supermarket spaghetti?
- It has a rougher, more porous surface and a firmer bite than most mass-market brands, and it costs more.
- How many servings are in a box?
- A 500 g box gives about four to five standard pasta servings, depending on portion size.
- Does it need special cooking?
- No. Boil in salted water as usual; the rough surface means less stirring is better to avoid gumminess.
- Where is the Rustichella d'Abruzzo Spaghetti cheapest?
- At Ardkeen Quality Food Store, for $4.34, 54% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rustichella d'Abruzzo Spaghetti?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Ardkeen Quality Food Store, Cucina Mercato, Amazon.