Riccioli is very similar to gigli in appearance and use, it pairs perfectly with dairy-based sauces like cheese or béchamel, vegetable sauces like beans, pumpkin, or any other chunky vegetables. It also goes well with meat sauces, fish-based sauces, or robust tomato-based sauces. The shape of the pasta makes for a pretty dish that will no doubt catch any guests’ attention.
Minardo makes their pasta from the Russello durum wheat, which is an ancient Sicilian durum grain.