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Pasta

Different types and shapes of pasta.

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L is for Lasagne

Lasagna is an Italian dish made by layering wide, flat sheets of pasta with other ingredients. The most popular kind of lasagna has layers of meat sauce and cheese sauce between the pasta. There are many different variations.

M is for Macaroni

Macaroni is a type of small pasta. It is shaped like a short, curved tube. Macaroni is famously served as the base in "mac & cheese", which is macaroni pasta in a cheese sauce.

P is for Penne

Penne is a pasta shaped like straight tubes with slanted ends. It is usually made from wheat flour and water, then boiled until tender but slightly firm. Some penne has ridges, called penne rigate, which help sauce stick to it. Smooth penne is called penne lisce.

S is for Spaghetti

Spaghetti is a type of long, thin pasta. It is originally from Italy. Spaghetti is most often served with a tomato sauce and cheese.