Lumache

Lumache are pasta shells, shaped like the shell of a snail. They are hollow inside, and open at one end, closing in on itself at the other end.

They are a smaller version of lumaconi.

Used with chunky sauces.

Cooking Tips for Lumache

Boil in salted water for 11 to 13 minutes just until tender to the bite. Don't overcook or they will become flimsy and mushy.

Substitutes for Lumache

Another shell-shaped pasta

Language Notes about Lumache

In Italian, "lumache" means "snails."

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