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Pasta

Different types and shapes of pasta.

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F is for Farfalle

Farfalle is a type of pasta shaped like small bow ties or butterflies.

F is for Fettuccine

Fettuccine is a type of pasta made from flour and eggs. It is shaped like long, flat ribbons.
Fettuccine originated in central Italy. It is often served with creamy sauces, such as the Roman-style dish fettuccine Alfredo, made with butter and Parmesan cheese.

F is for Fusilli

Fusilli is a type of pasta that has a short, corkscrew shape.

Fusilli originated in southern Italy. Traditionally, cooks shaped the dough by wrapping it around a thin rod. It is often served with tomato, cheese, meat, or vegetable sauces. The ridges of the pasta help it hold onto the sauce.

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.

R is for Ravioli

Ravioli are small pieces of pasta filled with ingredients such as cheese, meat, vegetables, or herbs. They are usually square or round, with a soft dough outside and a tender filling inside. Ravioli are commonly boiled and served with sauce.

Ravioli originated in Italy. Regional recipes may use different fillings and sauces.

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.

T is for Tortellini

Tortellini are small, ring-shaped pieces of stuffed pasta. They are usually filled with meat, cheese (or both!), then boiled until tender. They may be served in broth or with a sauce.

V is for Vermicelli

Vermicelli is a very thin noodle or pasta. It is usually made from wheat flour and water, but some types are made from rice flour.

The name comes from the Italian word for "little worms". Italian wheat vermicelli is cooked like pasta, while Asian rice vermicelli is often served in soups, salads, or stir-fries.