Paccheri () is a type of

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in the shape of a very large tube, originating from

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. They are generally smooth, but there is also a ribbed version, ''paccheri millerighe''. The name comes from Neapolitan ''paccharia'', "slaps" with a depreciative -ero to indicate something common. The name has been ascribed to a slapping sound they may make when eaten. They can be served stuffed or not.Naples at Table: Cooking in Campania - Arthur Schwartz - Google Books
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{{pasta Types of pasta Cuisine of Campania Neapolitan cuisine Stuffed dishes