How do I tell bucatelli pasta size and thickness

I am trying to find Bucatini pasta. I don't want the really thick one...I have seen it with #14, #16, etc.Which ine is the smaller diameter?

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See: What's the numbering system for spaghetti and does it matter?

The number assigned to pastas is particular to individual manufacturers. You would need their data sheet, if they offer one, to know the details based on their product numbers.

On the other hand, many pastas are packaged so that you can see product, and make comparisons. If that is not the case, pasta is not terribly expensive--you could buy a couple of different ones and see which one you like.

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Are there different sizes of bucatini?

Bucatini are a tubed pasta made of hard durum wheat flour and water. Its length is 25\u201330 cm (10\u201312 in) with a 3 mm (1\u20448 in) diameter. The average cooking time is nine minutes.

What number is bucatini pasta?

Bucatini no. 9, also known as \u201cperciatelli\u201d are very thick spaghetti with a hole running through the center. The name of these noodles comes from the Italian word buco, which means \u201chole.\u201d They cook in 8-9 minutes (or 7-8 minutes al dente) and are sold in a 12 oz box (6 servings) from Barilla's \u201cCollezione\u201d range.

What does the number on pasta mean?

Bucatini is thicker than spaghetti, making room for that hollow center running throughout. While the two pastas are used in similar dishes, bucatini's center hole gives it a more interesting texture and makes it better at sopping up sauces.

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