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Tiny rings of pasta. Anellini is a smaller version of anelli pasta. It is used in various soups and is also suitable for salads.

Thin tube pasta with sharp diagonally cut ends, which resemble the end of a quill pen. Penne pasta is approximately 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches in length.

Small pasta shapes resembling rice or grain, which is used in soups and casseroles and is sometimes substituted for rice.

A type of pasta that is shaped like thin tubular pieces of pasta that are approximately 1/4-inch in diameter and available in long or cut lengths.

A stuffed pasta made in several different shapes, which may be square like ravioli, half circle-shaped like anolini, or twisted into a rounded form to appear like the shape of a small hat similar to cappelletti.

Long strands of pasta, resembling fatter versions of spaghetti that have a hollow center running lengthwise through the middle of the pasta.

An Italian pasta with a name that signifies "olive leaves" to describe the unique shape of this pasta.

A pasta tube that has been twisted to resembles the shape of a corkscrew.

A pasta strand very similar to vermicelli. Both thin spaghetti and vermicelli are slightly thinner than spaghettini.

Long pasta strands, which resemble spaghetti, except they are square instead of round.

A pasta that is similar to penne but has a slightly wider diameter. Penne zita is approximately 1 1/2 inches long.

A short, wide tube pasta with diagonally cut ends. This pasta has the same name as the shaped pasta that is roughly cut pasta scraps.

A pasta similar to rotelle and route except that its more flower shaped than round like a wheel.

Twisted pasta that is similar to rotini, only larger in diameter.

A pasta variety that is shaped like tiny tubes and is usually best suited for use in soups. Orzo, conchigliette, and acini di pepe may be substituted.

A pasta shaped like a small tube that is often used in soups. A larger version of ditalini is known as ditali.

A pasta variety that is cut into very fine strands that are slightly thicker than vermicelli. It is most suitable for boiling and served with a sauce.

A pasta most often used in soup recipes that has the shape of a small tube. Pastina may be substituted if fischietti is unavailable.

A Ligurian pasta that are small twisted lengths of pasta. It is a smaller variety of trofie. If not available substitute strozzapreti.

Tube pasta with diagonally cut ends, similar to penne but longer in length. Mostaccioli is approximately 2 inches long and is available with a smooth or ridged surface.