The beauty of pasta is not just in its taste but in its diversity. While it may go without saying, pasta shapes can come in a number of unique forms, styles, and variations, so much so that it’s hard to know about them all. In today’s blog, we hope to get you one step at least one step closer to knowing about more pasta shapes. If you consider yourself a fan of pasta, this can be especially helpful, whether you’re enjoying it at a restaurant or at home. Learn more by reading below, or for elegant Italian food in Boston’s historic North End, book a reservation with us here at Strega North End!
Gemelli
It’s a bit difficult to describe Gemelli and its appearance, particularly because there aren’t many pasta shapes like it. This unique pasta resembles an “S” and, in some cases, has a corkscrew-esque shape. Gemelli’s intricate design makes it a perfect choice for thicker and perhaps more creamy sauces. Consider using it for your next pasta meal with Alfredo sauce, or even if you’re making Macaroni & Cheese. You’ll love the way that Gemelli carries the sauce!
Mafaldine
Mafaldine (also known as reginette) has beauty in its details, which tends to be the case for many other foods in Italian cooking. Its ribbon-shaped design makes it an excellent choice for lighter and thinner sauces, like oil or butter-based ones. While it may resemble linguine and fettuccini, the ribboned Mafaldine does more than its contemporaries to pick up the sauce. Consider using this pasta shape the next time you’re cooking with a lighter sauce! You’ll be glad that you did.
Campanelle
The shape of Campanelle may be unusual, but it is incredibly practical when it comes to getting the maximum amount of sauce with each and every bite. Shaped almost like a cone, Campanelle acts like a pocket in the way that it carries sauce, making this pasta incredibly fun to eat! It effortlessly holds thicker and heavier sauces, though can also do the same for lighter sauces. Though Campanelle is a relatively unknown pasta shape, we would argue that it is an underrated choice – consider trying it for your next pasta meal!
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