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Large tube pasta that may be found with a ridged or smooth surface and ends that are straight cut or diagonally cut.

Long tube pasta that is slightly slimmer than a pencil and has a small hollowed out center. It is served in casseroles or with a heavy sauce.

Generally used to describe tiny bow tie shaped pasta, but it is sometimes used to describe a wide strand of pasta that has a wavy edge on one side.

Long thin pasta that is a smaller version of spaghetti. It is a good choice with light seafood sauces.

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 flat wide ribbon pasta, somewhat similar to a narrow lasagna noodle, that is approximately ½ to ¾ inch in width and has rippled edges on both sides.

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.

A very tiny, short pasta tubes. It is a smaller version of coralli pasta. It is usually best suited for use in soups.

Short, chunky tube pasta in a semicircle shape. It is often used in soups such as minestrone.

A short s-shaped pasta tube that resembles a small corkscrew. Its slender, spiral shape makes it suitable for serving with sauces, in salads, and in casseroles.

Thick spaghetti shaped pasta that is hollow in the center, similar to a thin straw. There is also a similar variety, referred to as bucatoni, which has the same shape and appearance of bucatini, but is slightly thicker in substance.

A short ribbon of pasta twisted into a shape resembling a screw or spring-like, corkscrew. Fusilli is best when it is boiled and served with a thick, heavy sauce.

A fluted edge piece of pasta that has been rolled into a cone shaped flower. It is best when served with thick sauces or in casseroles.

Very thin, round pasta strands, which are similar to spaghettini. They are slightly thinner than spaghettini.

Short, curved tube pasta, which is basically a smaller version of elbow macaroni. If not available substitute ditali or tubetti.

Short lengths of triangular shaped pasta that is hollow through the center. Trenne pasta is 2 ¼ to 2 ½ inches in length.