Setaro Mezzi Rigatoni offers the sauce-catching structure of traditional rigatoni in a shorter, more compact format. Produced in Torre Annunziata, Campania, where the Setaro family has made artisan pasta since 1939, each piece features a broad hollow center and ridged exterior designed to capture sauce both inside and out. Setaro’s traditional production includes bronze-die extrusion, which contributes additional surface texture, followed by slow, low-temperature drying for a substantial, satisfying bite. The compact tubes are particularly effective with hearty sauces containing pieces of meat, vegetables, or cheese. Pair Mezzi Rigatoni with Neapolitan ragù, sausage and tomato, mushrooms, eggplant, amatriciana-style sauces, or creamy cheese preparations. Their sturdy construction also makes them excellent for baked pasta with tomato, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano. The generous 1 kg package is ideal for family-style cooking.