Pasta↕ | Shape↕ | Best With↕ |
|---|---|---|
Spaghetti | Long/Round | Bolognese, Carbonara |
Penne | Tube | Arrabbiata, Vodka Sauce |
Fettuccine | Long/Flat | Alfredo, Cream Sauces |
Ravioli | Stuffed | Butter & Sage, Marinara |
Lasagna | Sheet | Layered, Béchamel |
Rigatoni | Large Tube | Meat Sauces, Baked |
Linguine | Long/Flat | Seafood, Pesto |
Farfalle | Bow-Tie | Light Sauces, Salads |
Tortellini | Stuffed Ring | Broth, Cream |
Gnocchi | Dumpling | Pesto, Gorgonzola |
Macaroni | Elbow | Cheese, Baked |
Orzo | Rice-like | Soups, Salads |
Pappardelle | Wide/Flat | Ragu, Wild Boar |
Fusilli | Spiral | Thick Sauces, Salads |
Bucatini | Thick/Hollow | Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe |
Cannelloni | Large Tube | Stuffed, Baked |
Orecchiette | Ear-shaped | Broccoli Rabe |
Tagliatelle | Long/Flat | Bolognese |
Cavatappi | Corkscrew | Mac & Cheese |
Agnolotti | Stuffed | Butter, Sage |
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