Filotea Spaghetti alla Chitarra is a traditional Italian egg pasta inspired by the culinary heritage of central Italy. The name “alla chitarra” refers to the traditional wooden frame strung with fine wires — resembling a guitar — used to cut the pasta into its distinctive square strands.
Unlike round spaghetti, spaghetti alla chitarra has a slightly square cross-section, giving it a firmer bite and more surface area for sauce. Made with durum wheat semolina and fresh eggs, Filotea’s version reflects the egg pasta traditions of the Marche region, where egg-based doughs are a hallmark of local cuisine.
Filotea pasta is carefully rolled and cut to preserve elasticity and texture. The egg-enriched dough gives the pasta a richer flavor and a silkier mouthfeel compared to standard semolina-only spaghetti.
Spaghetti alla Chitarra is traditionally paired with bold, structured sauces such as:
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Lamb ragù
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Classic meat ragù
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Tomato and meatball sauce
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Mushroom ragù
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Pecorino and black pepper
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Rustic vegetable sauces
Because of its square edges and firm texture, this pasta holds thicker sauces beautifully and provides more resistance than traditional round spaghetti.