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A rice-shaped extracted wheat flour pasta that is very similar in appearance and taste to orzo. Orzo pasta may be slightly plumper, but can be a good substitute for Rosa marina when necessary.

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

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 very tiny ball of pasta that is used mainly as soup pasta. If acini di pepe is unavailable, orzo may be substituted.

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.

Pieces of pasta that have been rolled across its width to resemble a twisted, rolled towel. If not available substitute gemelli or penne.

A Sardinian pasta that resembles gnocchetti but differs in that it is generally flavored with saffron.

Large hollow tube pasta, which are 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Paccheri will flatten when they are cooked.

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, ribbon pasta that is generally found ¼ to 3/8 inch in width. It can be made with or without eggs and is available in straight strands or coiled in a nest.

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

Small star shaped pasta that contains a hole through the center of the star. It is commonly used in soup.

Short chunky pieces of pasta with ridges circling the pasta, which form a shape that resembles the grill of a radiator.

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.

Bow tie shape pasta similar to farfalle except its ends are rounded.

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

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