Tuscan Pici Pasta — Artisan Bronze-Drawn from Siena

🍝 Thick, rough, irregular — exactly as tradition demands. Pici are not simply thicker spaghetti: they are a world of their own. This artisan pasta from Tuscany is made following the original Sienese method — with just three ingredients: durum wheat semolina, water and salt. No egg, no additives, no shortcuts.

Anyone who has eaten real pici in Tuscany knows: this pasta tastes just as good at home — if you buy the right ones.

🌟 Why these Pici are different

The secret lies in the bronze die. The rough, porous surface of bronze-drawn pasta is not accidental — it is the result of a slower, more demanding process. And it makes all the difference: the sauce clings to every millimetre of the pasta instead of sliding off. Every forkful tastes bolder, richer, more authentically Tuscan.

Industrial pasta is pressed through Teflon dies — smooth, fast, flavourless. Pasta Toscana uses bronze dies and slow-dries the pici to preserve texture and flavour. That is the difference you taste in the very first bite.

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🍳 How to cook Tuscan Pici

Pici need longer than regular pasta: 12–14 minutes in plenty of salted boiling water. Taste before draining — they should be al dente but not hard in the centre. Do not break them: the length is part of the experience.

Tip: set aside a ladle of pasta water before draining. Add it to your sauce to help it bind to the pici — the trick every Tuscan cook knows.

🥫 The right sauces for Pici

Pici are a rustic pasta that calls for bold, flavoursome sauces. The great classics of Sienese cuisine:

🧄 Tuscan All'Aglione Sauce — the traditional condiment par excellence. Sienese aglione garlic, tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil: simplicity that becomes greatness.
🐗 Wild Boar Ragù — the most rustic and aromatic sauce, typical of the Tuscan countryside.
🐷 Cinta Senese DOP Ragù — prized Sienese heritage-breed pork, for a sauce of superior depth and character.

🍷 Wine pairing

Pici with bold sauces call for a structured red wine. A Rosso di Montepulciano DOC or a Chianti Classico DOCG are the classic Tuscan companions. For a complete Tuscan meal: pici as a first course, followed by artisan Tuscan cured meats as a second.

🏨 For restaurants and hospitality businesses

Pici from Pasta Toscana are the ideal choice for restaurants, agriturismi and hotels wishing to offer guests an authentic Tuscan first course. Contact us for ongoing supply, custom quantities and trade pricing.

🚚 Shipping

📅 Orders placed Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday: delivery by Friday.
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❓ Frequently asked questions

How long do you cook pici for?
12–14 minutes in plenty of salted boiling water. Taste before draining: al dente but not hard in the centre.

What is the difference between pici and spaghetti?
Pici are thicker, rougher and more irregular than spaghetti — and that is exactly what makes them special. The rough surface (from the bronze die) holds the sauce far better. Pici also contain no egg, only durum wheat semolina, water and salt.

Are pici suitable for vegans?
Yes. Just durum wheat semolina, water and salt — 100% plant-based. They contain gluten.

Where can I buy pici pasta online?
Right here. We ship across Europe. Order by Wednesday for delivery by Friday.

What is the traditional sauce for pici?
The classic is All'Aglione sauce — a simple tomato sauce with Sienese aglione garlic. Wild boar ragù and Cinta Senese ragù are also traditional Sienese combinations.

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

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🏆 Why Salumeria Toscana — 5 Things You'll Only Find Here

1 — Direct artisan sourcing
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2 — No artificial preservatives
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