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Pasta shapes and names from around the globe: How many do you know?

Pasta is more than just a staple in Italian cuisine; as the acclaimed Italian filmmaker, Federico Fellini, had said, “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” The Italian staple is more than just a ...
The Boston Globe

There are hundreds of shapes of pasta. Here’s the long and short of why — and how to use them.

Pasta, a food darling of both Italy and America, comes in hundreds of shapes — more than 300 by some counts. There are long strands, round and flat, thin and wide, and twisty, ruffled, tube, and shell ...
The New York Times

The 25 Essential Pasta Dishes to Eat in Italy

Two chefs, one cookbook author, a culinary historian and a food writer made a list of the country’s most delicious meals, from carbonara in Rome to ravioli in Campania. Credit...Enea Arienti Supported ...
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20 unique pasta dishes you need to try right now

Pasta night doesn't have to be boring. There are infinite combinations to try, and these 20 will add a unique spin to your ...