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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.
Rigatoni (US: / r ɪ ɡ ə ˈ t oʊ n i /, Italian: [riɡaˈtoːni]) is a type of pasta. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] They are larger than penne and ziti , and sometimes slightly curved, but not as curved as elbow macaroni .
Acini di pepe: Bead-like pasta [120] Grains of pepper Alphabet pasta: Pasta that has been mechanically cut or pressed into the letters of the alphabet Alfabeto [121] Anchellini: Small beads [120] Anelli: Small rings of pasta (not to be confused with Calamaretti) Small rings Aneletti, anidduzzi, cerchionetti, taraduzzi [54] Sicily [54] Anellini
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 often called "wagon wheels".
Cavatappi is a type of macaroni, or thick, hollow pasta that is made without using eggs. [citation needed] It may be yellow in color, like most pastas, or have vegetables or a food coloring added to make it green or red. It can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and casseroles.
Fusillo, the singular form of fusilli, means 'little spindle' in Italian. [2] Fusilli are traditionally made by wrapping pasta dough around a spindle, or fuso in Italian. . Fusilli are believed to be of Arab derivation, and are known as busiata in Sicily and busa in Sardinia, the two Italian regions where Muslim civilization first penetrate
Paccheri (Italian:) is a type of pasta in the shape of a very large tube, originating from the Campania region of Italy. They are generally smooth, but there is also a ribbed version, paccheri millerighe. The name comes from Neapolitan paccharia, 'slaps', with a depreciative -ero to indicate something common. [2]
Tortiglioni are a type of pasta similar to rigatoni, but larger and with deeper grooves which spiral around the pasta. [2] They take their name from the Latin word torquere, meaning 'to twist'. [2] A tortiglione is a characteristic design from the lathe used in pasta manufacturing, with vertical ridges. [3]