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A short, slightly curved tube pasta that is approximately 5/8 inch in length with a diameter of 1/2 inch.

Extremely thin, long strands of pasta, which are available in both strands and nests. Also known as Angel hair.

A wide hollowed out tube of pasta that is a shorter version of paccheri. It is the same diameter as paccheri but is only approximately 1 ¼ inches in length.

A variety of fusilli that has a spring-like shape that has been formed from a strand that is hollow through the center, similar to bucatini.

The Italian word used to reference all of the types of macaroni pasta, such as the shells, tubes, and twisted strands.

A utensil used when preparing and serving various types of strand, ribbon or noodle pasta. The fork is spoon-shaped with upward pointing pieces, either dowel-like or prong-shaped, separated around or on the fork and lifter tool.

A thinner version of fettuce. Fettuccine is approximately ¼ inch wide. They are sold in loosely coiled nests and in flat strands approximately 10 inches long.

Coarse ground Greek pasta made from semolina grain, which is traditionally combined with wheat flour, milk, and eggs to make a side dish similar to soup.

A large round cooking pot that is used boil pasta noodles. This kitchen utensil is typically made of stainless steel in a variety of sizes from 8 quart to 12 quart for general home use and larger sizes for commercial use.

A flat ribbon pasta that is very similar to lasagnette. It is approximately ½ inch in width and can have a rippled edge on one or both sides.

Thick, flat noodles made from buckwheat. They are generally a long noodle sold in nests but are also found cut in short lengths.

A narrower version of linguine. It is also found named linguette fini.

A narrower version of bavette.

A smaller version of ravioli.

A thicker version of vermicelli.

A thicker version of spaghetti.

The thinnest version of fettuce. It is approximately 1/8 inch wide and is most often sold as straight sticks.

A larger, square version of tortellini, which is often filled with cheese.

A narrower version of tagliatelle. It is approximately 1/8 inch wide.

Refers to tubular pasta shells about four inches in length that are deep-fried and prepared as a traditional Italian dessert.