De Cecco No. 9 Angel Hair, 5 Pound, 4 Per Case

De Cecco No. 9 Angel Hair delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Light pasta dishes: Toss with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs for a quick angel hair aglio e olio that highlights the pasta’s delicate strands.
Soup and broth: Drop into chicken broth or Italian wedding soup as a fast-cooking noodle that adds body without thickening the bowl.
Cold salads: Cool after cooking and combine with cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and vinaigrette for a light pasta salad that holds up on buffet lines.
Seafood pairings: Serve alongside clams, shrimp, or scallops in a white wine and butter sauce where the fine strands soak up flavor evenly.
Quick service entrees: Cook in under three minutes for high-turnaround restaurant tickets during peak service hours.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurants and trattorias running light Italian entrees or seafood pasta courses
• Caterers preparing large-batch pasta salads or soup stations for events
• Institutional kitchens in schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias needing a versatile, fast-cooking pasta
• Meal prep operations and ghost kitchens stocking a reliable dry pasta with long shelf life

Product Highlights

• 100% premium durum wheat semolina for consistent al dente texture
• Traditional slow drying at low temperatures preserves flavor and structural integrity
• Cooks in approximately 2 to 3 minutes, one of the fastest pasta shapes available
• 5-pound box size suited for foodservice portioning and storage
• Case of four boxes delivers 20 pounds total, reducing reorder frequency
• De Cecco brand heritage with over a century of Italian pasta-making expertise

Preparation & Use

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair and stir gently to separate the strands. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tasting at the 2-minute mark for the desired firmness. Drain immediately; angel hair overcooks quickly if left in hot water. For best results, finish the pasta in the sauce for 30 seconds to absorb flavor without going soft. In soups, add the uncooked strands during the last 2 to 3 minutes of simmering so they retain their shape in the bowl.

Common Applications

Angel hair’s fine cut makes it ideal for dishes where the sauce should coat evenly rather than pool in ridges or tubes. It works well with simple olive oil and butter sauces, light tomato sauces, broths, and seafood preparations. Avoid heavy meat ragùs or thick cream sauces, which can overwhelm the thin strands and cause clumping. For buffet or catering use, toss with a light dressing immediately after draining and spread on sheet pans to cool quickly before refrigeration.