Product Code

43515

Shelf Life

12 months

Pack Size

12kg

Thickness

1.00mm-1.30mm

Length

38.0mm-42.0mm

Cooking Time

11-13 minutes

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The Shape

Torchetti also known as ‘torch shaped pasta’ is a brilliant and unique pasta shape. It’s distinctive ridged appearance and rough wholewheat exterior enhances it’s ability to hold on to sauces making it an interesting choice for ready meals and pasta salads alike.

Nutritional Data

Energy: 1480kJ/350kcal
Fat: 1.74g
of which saturates: 0.36g
Carbohydrates: 74.29g
of which sugars: 3.98g
Fibre: 8.2g
Protein: 13.26g

Suitable For

Vegetarian
Vegan
Lactose Intolerants
Nut Allergy Sufferers
Kosher Certified
Halal Certified

More Info

Torchetti is a unique and visually captivating pasta shape that is not as well-known as some of the more common pasta varieties.

Texture & Cooking

Torchetti has a firm, chewy texture when cooked. It is typically boiled in salted water until it is al dente, which means it still retains a slight firmness. It has a slightly longer cook time than white pasta.

Sauce Pairings

Torchetti pairs well with a wide range of sauces, including:

Pesto: The scroll like shape of torchetti allows it hold and capture the vibrant flavours of all kinds of pesto.
Creamy tomato-based sauces: Torchetti’s shape complements tomato-based sauces with vegetables, meat, or seafood, ensuring a satisfying sauce-to-pasta ratio.