Torchio pasta, or Maccheroni al Torchio, is a bell- or torch-shaped pasta from the Abruzzo region of Italy, made from durum wheat semolina and named for the "press" it resembles. Its unique, curled shape with a wide opening and ridges is designed to hold and cup chunky meat or vegetable sauces, making it ideal for dishes like ragù, Puttanesca sauce, or a combination of peas and sausage