How to Make Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Spaghetti alla chitarra is a fresh durum wheat pasta, meant to be thick and square: a delicacy of traditional Italian cuisine from Abruzzo. The "chitarra" is the instrument used to make spaghetti alla chitarra: it's called a chitarra because the metal wires used to cut the pasta make a sound, when pressed, just like those of the instrument from which it takes its name. This tool is easy to find in well-stocked kitchenware stores. If you don't have a chitarra, you can cut the spaghetti with a knife, like umbrichelli; it just takes a little longer. The result is classic square spaghetti, which beautifully takes up rustic, flavorful sauces. On the final screen, you'll find a video tutorial on how to use the chitarra to make spaghetti and the features of the chitarra for spaghetti.