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A pasta variety that is shaped like a conch shell. It is a large size so it is most suitable for stuffing and baking.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Tiny pasta tubes that are a smaller version of tubetti. They are most often used in light soups and broths.

Tube pasta similar to rigatoni. Tortiglioni is narrower in width than rigatoni and its surface ridges spiral around the tube, rather than run parallel to the length as they do on rigatoni.

Short pasta twisted into a spiral shape, similar to fusilli. Rotini adds a decorative affect to salads and other dishes.

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

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

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.