What it is
Pici is a long, rustic Tuscan-style pasta in a 1 kg pack, with approximately 6 kg in the carton format. Its generous, hand-rolled character gives sauces a substantial surface to cling to.
Product identity and format
The product reference is Pici Pasta MARC. Product information describes fresh Tuscan-style pasta, with 1 kg per piece and approximately 6 kg per carton. The MARC code remains the commercial reference and is not expanded.
Organoleptic profile
The shape is irregular and substantial, with a chewy bite when cooked correctly. The rustic surface holds tomato sauces, ragù, garlic and oil or other savoury preparations without losing the identity of the pasta.
Professional uses and quantities
Use pici for Tuscan-style ragù, tomato sauces, garlic and oil, or vegetable and meat preparations. A practical starting point is 100 to 120 g per dry-pasta portion; adjust for the sauce, course size and menu. The 1 kg pack supports measured mise en place.
Preparation and mistakes to avoid
Cook in plenty of salted water and finish the pasta in the sauce so the surface is coated. Do not drown the shape in a thin excess of liquid, overcook it until it loses its bite or hold an opened pack without protection.
Storage
This is a refrigerated pasta reference: keep it cold and follow the temperature and use-by instructions on the packaging. After opening, protect the remaining pasta from drying and contamination, and use it within the stated period.
LAPA logistics in Switzerland
LAPA supplies refrigerated pasta and Italian foodservice products across Switzerland. The 1 kg piece and approximately 6 kg carton give restaurants, trattorias and hotels clear units for receiving, portioning and regular replenishment.
Who it is for
For restaurants and professional kitchens that want a rustic pasta shape with a generous bite and good sauce adhesion. It suits Tuscan-inspired menus, seasonal ragù, simple oil-based dishes and changing service volumes.
