Pipette rigate are small pipe rigate. In other words, they're similar to ridged penne, but have an elbow twist. They're about a half inch long (1 cm) and a quarter inch in diameter, and cook in about 8 minutes. They work well with moderately thick creamy sauces that can find their way into the holes, and add flavor bursts to every bite.
Possible substituions: Mezze penne, cavatelli, short fusilli.
A serving suggestion:
Pipette Rigate con Crema di Scampi, Ridged Pipette with Scampi Cream
To serve 4 you'll need:
Set pasta water to heat, and when it reaches a boil salt it and add the pasta.
Blanch, and peel the tomatoes, and cut them in half, discarding the seeds.
In the meantime, shell the prawns and chop the flesh. Sauté the prawns in a walnut-sized chunk of butter for a couple of minutes, then add the cream and the tomatoes. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, adding a little more cream or milk should the sauce be over thick, and check seasoning. By now the pasta should be done; drain it, toss it with the sauce to coat it, dust it with the minced parsley, and serve.
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Possible substituions: Mezze penne, cavatelli, short fusilli.
A serving suggestion:
Pipette Rigate con Crema di Scampi, Ridged Pipette with Scampi Cream
To serve 4 you'll need:
- 14 ounces (350 g) pipette
- 8 ounces (200 g) scampi -- these are prawns, though one could make do with shrimp
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Minced parsley
- Sweet butter
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Set pasta water to heat, and when it reaches a boil salt it and add the pasta.
Blanch, and peel the tomatoes, and cut them in half, discarding the seeds.
In the meantime, shell the prawns and chop the flesh. Sauté the prawns in a walnut-sized chunk of butter for a couple of minutes, then add the cream and the tomatoes. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, adding a little more cream or milk should the sauce be over thick, and check seasoning. By now the pasta should be done; drain it, toss it with the sauce to coat it, dust it with the minced parsley, and serve.
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