The great pasta of Gragnano
Cooperative Pastai Gragnanesi
Maccheroncelli
Special short cylindrical shape
Name’s origin: The term comes from Maccheroni. All over the world Maccheroni are synonym of Pasta. We don’t know exactly from which word comes this term: it could come from the Latin maccare (to squash) or from the Greek makaria (a dish with barley meal and broth); or from the Greek makarios (happy) because of the happiness you feel eating the Maccheroni; or from mageiros, a Greek word that means kneader cook
Shape’s origin: Campania
Cooking suggestions: Perfect for tomato sauces