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Radiatori somewhat resemble fusilli in shape, but are generally shorter and thicker with a ruffled edge, circling the pasta. [4] They are modelled after an old industrial heating fixture, [1] [better source needed] having a straight "pipe" with concentric, parallel fins. Their design creates hollows to trap sauce.
Rotelle is a type of pasta resembling wheels with spokes. They are similar to fiori.. The name derives from the Italian word for a small wheel. [1] In Italy they are also called ruote, and in the US they are usually called "wagon wheels".
Semicircular or square pockets; can be stuffed with ricotta, a mix of cheese and meats (agnolotti di grasso), or pureed vegetables (agnolotti di magro). [139] Diminutive of old word for "angel"; Agnolotti was Giotto di Bondone's nickname. [18] agnellotti, agnolòt, angelotti, langaroli, langheroli, piat d'angelòt [140] Piedmont [139] Caccavelle
The word rigatoni comes from the Italian word rigato (that stands for 'lined', 'striped', 'ruled', rigatone being the augmentative, and rigatoni the plural form), which means 'ridged' or 'lined', and is associated with the cuisine of southern and central Italy. [4] [3] Rigatoncini are a smaller version, close to the size of penne.
Ziti (Italian:) or zite (Italian:) is a shape of extruded pasta originating from the Italian regions of Campania and Sicily. [1] [2] It is shaped into long, wide tubes, about 25 cm (9.8 inches) long, that generally need to be broken by hand into smaller pieces before cooking.
With the assistance of local engineers and mechanics, Giovanni Rana designed and developed new machines to meet the increasing demand for pasta. The machines increased production from about 15 kg (33 pounds) of tortellini an hour to about 20,000 kg (44,000 pounds) an hour. In 1971, the factory moved to its current location of San Giovanni Lupatoto.
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