Mostacciolo

PastaTube PastaShort-cut PastaDurum Semolina PastaAllergen: GlutenAllergen: WheatNeutralWheatyMildNuttyChewy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 360
Protein (g): 12
Fat (g): 1.5
Carbs (g): 73
Fiber (g): 3
Sodium (mg): 5

Typical values for dry durum wheat semolina pasta; cooked values differ due to water absorption.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Mostacciolo is a smooth-sided, medium-length tube pasta from the penne family, usually cut on a diagonal. Made from durum wheat semolina, its lack of ridges creates a sleeker bite and a slightly lighter sauce cling than penne rigate while still offering a pleasantly firm, chewy texture when cooked al dente.

Common in the United States—especially in the Midwest—mostaccioli is a staple for baked pasta dishes, buffet service, and weeknight meals. It holds up well with tomato, cream, or pesto sauces and in the oven, typically cooking to al dente in 10–12 minutes and expanding to about 2.4 times its dry weight.