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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.

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.

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

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

A slow cooked sauce that uses the cooking process to combine all the ingredients into a blend of unique flavors.

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.

A wine sauce that is made from Madeira wine as the key ingredient. Although this sauce may consist only of Madeira wine and broth, there are also numerous variations that include other ingredients to enhance the flavors of the foods topped with the sauce.

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.

A smaller version of the calamarata tube pasta, which has been cut into large wide rings. It is often served with rich sauces.

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.

A thinner version of fettuce. Fettuccine is approximately ¼ inch wide. They are sold in loosely coiled nests and in flat strands approximately 10 inches long.

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.

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