What is Scarpetta | Al Bronzo Pasta

"Fare La Scarpetta" is the Italian ritual of scooping up every last drop of sauce — traditionally by using a small piece of bread. It’s a moment of pure enjoyment and a sign of a meal well loved.

With Barilla® Al Bronzo®, now pasta does Scarpetta.

Its textured bronze‑cut ridges are made to capture and hold more sauce, so every bite pulls in the full flavor of the dish, no bread needed.

Scarpetta With Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta Wrapped Around Fork

See Barilla® Al Bronzo in action

Choose a recipe and taste the difference that sauce‑gripping texture makes. It’s an easy upgrade that turns everyday meals, date nights, hosting, or celebrations into something memorable.

Want to learn how to enjoy Scarpetta?

What you need: a delicious pasta recipe with excellent sauce and Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta, a fork, and a passion for good food.

Enjoy the pasta – but pause before you take your last bite.

Prepare the perfect last bite: Use the pasta remaining on your fork to scoop up absolutely all the remaining sauce on your plate.

Enjoy that your plate is clean.

Scarpetta, Made Simple

Scarpetta is the Italian ritual of enjoying all the sauce on your plate. With Barilla^® Al Bronzo^®, the pasta’s texture naturally holds more sauce, so each bite tastes richer—no scraping needed.