Rough Pasta Costs More to Make — Here's Why
IngredientsThe way sauce clings differently to different noodles isn't in your head. Bronze dies create more friction, which makes them slower and pricier to run — a real cost paid for a rougher surface.
Dried pasta
Garofalo
Based in Gragnano. The US official No.9 page specifies bronze drawing, a 10-minute cooking time and Pasta di Gragnano IGP.
Japan listing: Check the diameter and pack quantity in the purchase label. Follow the cooking time printed on the bag you receive.
Typical products
- Garofalo Signature Spaghetti 1.7mm, 500g x 6 (Japan listing)
Sources and usage
- Vincenzo's Plate Source verified evidence
- Tomomi Ogura Source verified evidence
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