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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.

Tube pasta that is created by wrapping a strip of pasta dough around a thin stick. Its shape is similar to a cinnamon stick.

A slightly curved tubular pasta that is larger than penne rigate but smaller than rigatoni. It has a ridged surface and straight cut ends.

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

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 type of egg pasta characterized by a shape that resembles a small, ridged, rolled tube, similar to a quill.

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

A larger version of the lumache shaped pasta. This large snail shaped pasta is generally stuffed and baked.

Tiny round pasta, similar to acini di pepe, only smaller. It is generally served in light soup or in broth.

Tiny star shaped Italian pastas which add a decorative look to soups, salads and side dishes. Stelline is a smaller version of stelle pasta.

Square or round pillows of egg pasta that have a filling consisting of ingredients such as cheese, meats, vegetables and seasonings.

Small, flat, square or triangle shaped pasta generally used in thin broth soups. Pastina pasta could be used as a substitute.

A stuffed pasta made in the shape of an oval with a crimped top. The pasta dough is rolled out and cut into strips that are approximately 4 inches wide.

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.

A small version of the bow-tie or butterfly shaped pasta, farfalle. It is basically a smaller version of farfalle pasta and it is most often used in soups.

A type of pasta that is made with whole-wheat flour instead of the commonly used semolina, which is hard-wheat flour.

Long, round, thin strands of pasta, which are generally served with a cream or tomato sauce. It is one of the most commonly used pastas in the United States.

A type of pasta product made with quinoa flour, which is a type of flour ground from the seeds of the quinoa plant: a plant cultivated mainly in South America as a major grain-like crop.