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Pasta: Succhietti
Succhietti is a type of Rigatoni with the spirals shape of Tortiglioni. This pasta shape can handle the heavier sauces due to the ridges and large hollow diameter. Cheesy goodness: Enjoy, PK Here are some more pasta shape and pasta recipe posts:
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Pasta: Casareccia
Hailing from Sicily, these rolled noodle shapes are a treat for the eye. Not a shape for heavy sauces, they are perfect for light cheese sauces, pestos and salads. They are also a great soup pasta. Cheesy goodness: Enjoy, PK Here are some more pasta shape and pasta recipe posts:
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Pasta: Wagon Wheels
In Australia we have a pasta shape called ‘Wagon Wheels’. Designed for kids (big and small) they really hold light sauces well and have a springy texture. Check out my little tasting bowls: Enjoy, PK Here are some more pasta shape and pasta recipe posts:
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Pasta: Agnolotti
Agnolotti is a semi-cirlce shaped type of ravioli, often although it can be square or irregularly shaped. Either way it is stuffed with different mixtures of meat, vegetables and cheese. They are fun to make Roll out some fresh pasta dough and use a cookie cutter to make circles. Add into each disc a…
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Pasta: Curly Fettuccine
This pasta shape is a treat for the eyes. Just like flat fettuccine, it is perfect for both light and heavy sauces. The curly ripples help to trap sauce and even meat or vegetables. They also make for that something a little bit different and kids love the “frills”. Here I have folded them through…
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Pasta: Elicoidali
The pasta shape called Elicoidali is similar to penne but a bit thicker and slightly curved. Their ridges exhibit a distinct helix pattern hence the pasta’s name. Their tubular shape and ridges make them perfect for both light and heavy sauces incorporating meat and vegetables. Here I have folded them through sauce made with sour…
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Pasta: Cavatelli
Cavatelli are beautiful little curled pasta shapes that look like little hot dog buns. The shape is perfect for holding a light sauce. Here I have folded cavatelli through a garlic infused olive oil and cheese sauce, replete with small pieces of steamed broccoli: Enjoy, PK Here are some more pasta shape and pasta recipe…
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Pasta: Mezzi Tubetti Lisci (short smooth tubes)
These smooth short pasta tubes are perfect for soups, salads and pasta bakes. I often use them in place of risoni (called orzo in the USA). It is primarily sold dried (pasta secca) and is available everywhere. Here I used it in my minestrone soup: It also makes for a great vegetarian one pot pasta…
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Pasta: Rigatoni
Rigatoni, Italian for long lined shapes, are tubular in shape and hold onto pasta sauce perfectly just like their thinner cousins, Penne. It is primarily sold dried (pasta secca) and is available everywhere. Here I have bathed it in a cheese and water cream: And here it is with a beef ragu: Enjoy, PK Here…
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Pasta: Fettuccine
Fettuccine are long flat pasta shapes that are perfect for twisting around your fork, trapping sauce as you go. Their larger wider cousins Tagliatelle and Pappardelle are similar in length and use. I like to make my own, using semolina and egg in my Philips Pasta And Noodle Maker. Fettuccine is also perfect for lighter…
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