Try this original pasta shape, designed for maximum sauceability! Three-time James Beard Award winner Dan Pashman, creator and host of The Sporkful food podcast, presents Cascatelli. Translating to “waterfalls” in Italian, Cascatelli features wavy ruffles along a curved, half-tube shape.

Launched in 2021 after three years of development with Sfoglini, this award-winning pasta maximizes three qualities: 

Sauceability: How readily sauce adheres to the shape

Forkability: How easy it is to get the shape on your fork

Toothsinkability: How satisfying it is to sink your teeth into it

Each feature of Cascatelli was thoughtfully designed to bring about these perfect pasta qualities. For example, the ruffles and half-tube shape capture more sauce in every bite, and the variations in textures create a more exciting sensory experience. Additionally, Cascatelli is made using a bronze die extrusion process that creates a rougher surface for the sauce to cling to.

Sfoglini was founded in Brooklyn in 2012 with a simple idea: to make pasta in the United States with the same care, tradition, and artistry as in Italy. From the beginning, they've believed pasta is more than a meal—it’s an experience. That’s why they focus on details that make the difference: the highest-quality grains, bronze-die extrusion, slow drying, and thoughtful innovation in shape design. 

At Sfoglini, pasta-making is both craft and science. Every step honors traditional Italian methods while embracing American ingenuity. Their pastas are enjoyed in home kitchens and acclaimed restaurants alike, always bringing people together around the table.