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Pasta Shapes
⭐ MasteredThere are hundreds of pasta shapes, each designed to hold sauces in different ways. Spaghetti is long and thin, while penne is tubular and ridged.
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Italy has more than 350 official pasta shapes, each with its own name and traditional use.
All about Pasta Shapes
There are hundreds of pasta shapes, each designed to hold sauces in different ways. Spaghetti is long and thin, while penne is tubular and ridged. Shapes with holes or ridges can trap sauce, which is why they suit thick sauces.
Italy has more than 350 official pasta shapes, each with its own name and traditional use. Choosing the right shape for a sauce can make a big difference to the dish.
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