Know The Pasta Shapes Of Italy
Home to thousand types of
pasta, Italy also offers a variety of shapes handmade from region to region.
Here is a guide to local
pasta variations
1. Bigoli from Veneto – It is the thick
noodle-like spaghetti made from wholewheat flour, butter and duck eggs.
2. Strozzapret from Emilia Romagna – These are
short twists of pasta which is served with light and smooth tastes that will
cling to them.
3. Trofie from Liguria – These are small
rolled pasta that is traditionally served with pesto, green beans and potatoes.
4. Gigli from Tuscany – Translating to
‘lilies’, gigli is a fluted pasta specifically from Florence where lily is
considered the local emblem.
5. Chitarra from Abruzzo – Meaning guitar,
chitarra is a long and thin pasta cut using a harp-like tool. It is served with
silky cream or oil-based sauces.
6. Penne from Campania – Meaning pen or quill,
penne pasta is cut on an angle like a pen. The shape is ideal for holding rich
tomato or meat sauces.
7. Orecchiette from Puglia – Meaning little
ears, this pasta is shaped like a small bowl or ear and is typically served
with meat like pork, broccoli rabe, anchovies, etc.
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