Cannaroni Rigati

This is one of the larger pasta shapes that are preferred by the southern Italians. Cannaroni or canneroni can be lisci (smooth) or rigati (fluted), but always have the same tubular shape and are usually at least 4-5 cm (1½-2 inches) long. They are popular in a number of regions and have many different names, from the larger cannolicchi and denti di cavallo (horse’s tooth) to the smooth sciviotti and occhio di lupo (wolf’s eye). It is used with a variety of sauces, as well as in soups, including the famous minestrone.