Colavita Pasta - Radiators, 1 Pound - Pack of 20

Of all the pastas I have introduced unto my decidedly average and often bulging belly, "radiatori" has always been my favorite. The shape is cool and it's just fun to eat. I believe it's what the TikTok kids these days are calling "choice" or "tight". The good "tight", though. Not the "tight" my trousers get after a shameful roast beef dinner at Arby's.My local stores haven't carried radiatori pasta for quite some time, so I was super happily very pleasantly super pleased when I found amazon selling twenty freaking pounds of the stuff for an insanely great PPP - "price per pound" to the layperson. I couldn't resist.In the old country, people used to call me "Distruttore di pasta". The old country is Canada.And a destroyer of pasta I am, eating every type I can get my carbohydrate-powered hands on - fusilli, garganelli, capellini, cavatappi.But nothing captures and enraptures me like my semolina seductress, radiatori. I require and desire her more than the others. Her mouth-feel is otherworldly. It's sensual. I often find myself moaning and perspiring. Though that could be due to the stomach ache I get from eating too much.Lastly... I have a secret. It's dark, so turn back now if you must. I won't judge you. Much.Here goes...I hate sauce. Hate it. It's DISGUSTING.I'd rather fall face-first into a mountain of wild otter crap, eat old electrical tape, or attempt to watch an entire episode of Real Housewives. But don't get me wrong - I don't eat pasta plain like some sort of nun.No, I carpet-bomb my pasta with a strike of precision-placed Parmesan cheese like I was re-enacting a scene out of that one movie with Charlie Sheen’s dad. And radiatori pasta holds that Parmesan like no other pasta you’ve ever seen in your well-rounded life, what with all its squiggly nooks and dark crannies and such. It's really the velcro of pasta and should be marketed as such.But I digress. Just know that this pasta makes me want to get up in the morning and actually put on pants. And that’s what a muse should do.

This radiatore pasta is my favorite. I make bolognese about twice a month and this pasta is perfect for grabbing onto all that lovely sauce. Cooked al dente, it still retains a bit of a bite yet it is soft and silky in the mouth with a truly wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this brand, seller and variety of pasta. When I purchased, the price had just gone up to about $45 for a case of 20 lbs, which puts it at $2.25 a lb, including shipping. Not a bad price for great pasta, a pasta we can not even get locally in Southern Idaho. 20 lbs will likely only last me 6 o 8 months, so I will be buying again from this seller. If you enjoy a hearty pasta, this is a good one, again, my favorite. Oh, I used to do some cheffing if that makes a difference about the validity of my opinion. Best of luck and, as always, enjoy!

I am rather fond of this pasta shape for more saucy dishes as it holds onto the sauce well with the nooks and crannies. It is also good size and shape for eating with a fork or spoon. Unfortunately finding this shape in stores is a PITA / impossible.The pasta itself is nice and cooks well and quickly. It is a bit pricey, but I went for it anyhow and have been enjoying it for alfredos, pestos, and mac 'n' cheese.

The first time we had this pasta it was a big hit. Our grandchildren were visiting. They were eating elbows, we were eating this. The sauce or cheese slips into all the nooks and crannies to give a big bite of flavor in every mouthful. (incidentally-When we called them caterpillars, the kids couldn't get enough)

As plain pasta, flavor is pretty much as expected; however, unlike some, there's no 'pasty' texture, and they rehydrate very well. Excellent sauce-retention, and a good texture; no crunchiness, no rubberiness. I'll be getting these again once my initial 20 lbs run out (though that might take awhile :} )

This is a great value for your money. The taste is great. Useful for large families or if you're wanting to store it in food safe containers.

So as for the pasta, I love it. Radiators are my favorite. Something happened in the packing I suppose and I accidentally got some penne. I buy the big giant box of these so I don’t have to think about it, but unfortunately, that means if there’s anything wrong near the end of the box, I see it too late to be returned or make a comment about it.

What’s not to like? It’s pasta, one bag is good for two meals. I thought it would be more like rotini, but it is totally fine that it’s not like rotini.