#5 Macaroni is thicker than spaghetti, with a hollow centre. IT is great for olive oil, tomato and cheese sauces and chunky vegetarian meat-based sauces. Served al dente, #5 Macaroni has just the right texture for Spaghetti alle Vongole (with olive oil, clams, garlic, parsley and white wine), Pasta Puttanesca (with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers), classic Marinara and Bolognese and, of course, spaghetti and meatballs!