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A long, boat shaped pasta that is oval shaped with ragged or scalloped edges. Similar to cavatelli pasta, cicatelli is longer in length with a more twisted shape.

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

A type of pasta shaped like a short, ribbed, hollow tube that is suitable for dishes in which the pasta will be baked with a sauce.

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 traditional Italian vegetable soup originating from the Tuscan region of Italy. Translated, Acqua Cotta means cooked water.

Named and formed into a shape similar to a bumblebee, this pasta is made for holding sauces. With two winged extensions coming out from each side a long round body that is cut in half, Bumbola Pasta is produced so the open body or oval of the pasta can be used to "catch" and retain sauces spread over the pasta.

Made in the manner of an artisan food, Molloni Pasta is produced in southeastern section of Italy in a region known as Apulia or Puglia in Italian.

A kitchen tool designed to accurately gauge the amount of uncooked pasta that will be needed for serving from 1 to 4 portions of pasta.

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.

Prepared like a hearty chicken chowder, this soup is made with ingredients common in many southwestern U.S.