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Small, short-cut pasta tubes that are approximately 3/8" long. They are often used in soups. A smaller version of ditali is known as ditalini.

An Italian pasta that consists of a variety of tiny shapes. Each shape generally has its own name but they can all be used for one another.

Circles of pasta that are folded in half to form a half circle after the filling is added and then twisted to form the shape of a little hat.

A thin, disc shaped, Ligurian pasta that has been hand stamped with the family arms on one side and different designs, such as palm trees, sunsets, and sailboats on the other side....

A wide pasta tube that is ¾ to 1 inch in diameter and 2 ½ to 2 ¾ inch in length. The end of this pasta are cut diagonally.

A variety of pasta that is shaped like a very narrow twisted and rolled tube. If it is turned on end it looks like an "S" and is typically made into lengths of 5 cm.

Strands of pasta that are coiled into a shape resembling a spring. Similar to fusilli bucati, only spiralini is shorter and coiled closer together.

A ribbon pasta that is similar to mafalda but thinner in width. It is slightly wider than ¼ inch and has a rippled edge on one side.

Any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.

A stuffed pasta that is made into the shape of a half circle and crimpled along the edges. This pasta is made by cutting 3-inch diameter circles out of pasta dough, adding a teaspoon of filling to the center and then crimpling the edges securely to keep the filling from falling out.

A ribbon pasta that is typically hand twisted so that it is formed into a round, thick strand of pasta.

A short, flat pasta ribbon, which is approximately 1 ¾ to 2 inches in length with fluted edges on all sides.

A flat ribbon pasta that is a slightly narrower version of the long variety of mafalda. It is approximately ½ inch in width and like mafalde it can have a rippled edge on one or both sides.

A low carbohydrate pasta that is the same thickness and size as regular spaghetti. It has about 25% of the carbohydrates contained in regular pasta.

Long strand pasta, which is made with whole-wheat and has a thickness similar to spaghetti. It has a rough surface, which helps it hold sauces better and absorb its flavor.

A long strand pasta that is very similar to capellini. It is generally available in coiled nests.

Short curved tube pasta shaped similar to a half circle.

A narrow width pasta tube. It is has a mostly straight shape and is approximately 1 inch in length.

Wide tubular pasta that is shaped like a large ring.

A tube pasta with sharp diagonally cut ends, which resemble the end of a quill pen. A larger version of penne.