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Short thin strands of pasta which have a slight curve to them. They are generallu used in soups.

A medium sized tube pasta similar to rigatoni. It is slightly narrower and the ridges on the surface of elicoidali are slightly curved around the tube, rather than straight as on rigatoni.

A smaller variety of trenne. It is narrower in width than trenne and only 1 ¾ to 2 inches in length....

An Italian pasta that has an appearance similar to a shell pasta with ridges. If not available, substitute conchiglie or gigli.

A 3/8 inch diameter, slightly curved, tube pasta that is approximately 2 inches long with straight cut ends.

A short, curved hollow tube pasta. If not available, substitute macaroni or ziti.

A short, curved tube pasta. If not available, substitute macaroni or canneroni.

A larger version of the stuffed, ring shaped tortellini pasta. If tortelloni is not available agnolotti, cappelletti or ravioli can be substituted.

A large, slightly curved tube pasta that is approximately 1 ½ inches in length. It has a ridged outer surface and straight cut ends.

Macaroni is used in reference to any narrow short tubular pasta. The tubes may be straight or curved in shape and vary slightly in width.

A large version of fusilli. Its corkscrew shape and rough texture allows it to hold both creamy and chunky sauces very well.

A large shaped pasta that is has the appearance of multiple layers of half-rounded ruffles forming irregular wavy shapes that surround a smooth inner surface.

Extremely thin, long strands of pasta, which are available in both strands and nests. Also known as Angel hair.

A type of pasta shaped like a short, ribbed, hollow tube that is suitable for dishes in which the pasta will be baked with a sauce.

Named and formed into a shape similar to a bumblebee, this pasta is made for holding sauces. With two winged extensions coming out from each side a long round body that is cut in half, Bumbola Pasta is produced so the open body or oval of the pasta can be used to "catch" and retain sauces spread over the pasta.

A large round cooking pot that is used boil pasta noodles. This kitchen utensil is typically made of stainless steel in a variety of sizes from 8 quart to 12 quart for general home use and larger sizes for commercial use.

Coarse ground Greek pasta made from semolina grain, which is traditionally combined with wheat flour, milk, and eggs to make a side dish similar to soup.

Made in the manner of an artisan food, Molloni Pasta is produced in southeastern section of Italy in a region known as Apulia or Puglia in Italian.

A kitchen tool designed to accurately gauge the amount of uncooked pasta that will be needed for serving from 1 to 4 portions of pasta.

A flat ribbon pasta that is very similar to lasagnette. It is approximately ½ inch in width and can have a rippled edge on one or both sides.