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Translated as "little rag" this pasta is oval shaped with a slight upward curl in the form of a small boat hull.

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.

Translated in Italian, the term Capricci means whimsy which is a good word to use when describing the shape created for this pasta.

A term used to describe a variety of food tastes, methods of preparation, food products, food dishes, wines, and liqueurs that come from the Abruzzo region of Italy.

A square piece of pasta, similar to a very short length of a lasagnette noodle, that is flat in the center and rippled on two sides.

Half moon shaped egg pasta that is small in size and stuffed with any of a variety of ingredients. Initially made as a round circle that is folded over and sealed around the edges, Mezzaluna pasta may have fillings such as meat, cheese, fish, herbs, spinach greens, squash, or other similar foods and topped with a cream sauce.

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 wooden or stainless steel set of removable or rotating rods laying horizontally, evenly spaced and parallel to each other that are connected to a stand which keeps the rods a foot or more above the base of the rack stand.

A long, flat, narrow ribbon pasta that is similar to tagliatelle, only narrower.

A type of flat pasta that differs from regular flour and water pasta in that eggs are added to enrich the dough.

A large green snap or vine bean measuring an inch or more in length with an inner bean shaped like a kidney bean or oversized lima bean.

Very thin egg noodles, which are available in various widths. Wonton noodles are generally used in soups.

A variety of different fresh and dried noodles made from various flours and produced in numerous shapes and sizes, making them very versitile for use in meals.

An Italian sauce, which uses traditional or country ingredients, with a rustic style of preparation comparable to the region from which it was created.

The most common tube pasta shape. It is a narrow tube with a semicircular curved shape. There are several sizes available for use in a variety of dishes including soups, salads, and casseroles.

Shell shaped pasta that comes in a variety of sizes. The larger pasta shells, called "conchiglie" in Italian, are used for stuffing with ingredients such as meat, vegetables, cheese, and legumes.

A thin width, ruffled-leafed green vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. Deep dark green in color, this variety of kale is considered one of the Italian heirloom varieties, where it is known as Cavolo Nero.

Narrow, flat noodles that resemble a traditional pasta in many respects. Made from compressed Tofu, Tofu Noodles contain a significant amount of protein and nutrients.

A larger version of ravioli.

The name given to any food dish prepared with mixed ingredients that include a starch (pasta, potato or grain), a protein (meat, poultry or fish), and vegetables combined with a soup sauce to keep it all together and baked in a covered dish.