Farfalle dates back to Lombardy and northern regions of Italy. The pasta resembles a butterfly or bow-tie, hence the name. A miniature version is called farfalline.
2. "Little tongues"
Answer: Linguine
Linguine is a type of pasta that has an elliptical shape. The translation refers to the fact that the pasta isn't round like spaghetti but more oval-shaped like a tongue. The pasta itself is made from eggs and wheat semolina.
3. "Little hairs"
Answer: Capellini
Capellini noodles are very thin and resemble a nest when curled on a plate. There's only a slight difference in the size of the angel hair pasta noodle and capellini. Lemon Capellini and Capellini Pomodoro made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and lemon are a few ways to prepare this tasty dish.
4. "Little ribbons"
Answer: Fettuccini
While its origins are debated, most historians agree that Italian immigrants came to the U.S. during the 19th century and introduced fettuccini which is still a popular pasta dish. It's typically made with Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a heavy cream in the USA. The pasta does resemble little ribbons.
5. "Quills"
Answer: Penne
Penne noodles are distinctive looking in that that they are tubular with diagonal cuts on the ends. The tube shape of the pasta allows for a thicker, creamier sauce. Some delicious penne recipes include Penne Arrabbiata, a spicy pasta dish with red pepper, and Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato and Meat Sauce.
6. "Seashells"
Answer: Conchiglie
Conchiglie resembles small conch shells and are made from durum wheat. This type of pasta dates back to 18th and 19th century Italy, specifically the Puglia region. Like similarly shaped pasta, the bulbous shape allows for absorbing thick sauces.
7. "Little ears"
Answer: Orecchiette
This type of pasta comes from the Apulia region in southern Italy. The name translates to "little ears" because that's exactly what the pasta looks like. Since the noodles are shorter and thicker, it pairs well with ingredients such as sausage and can be served with leafy vegetables such as kale and broccoli. Semolina flour is used in the recipe.
8. "Striped"
Answer: Rigatoni
This pasta comes from the Italian word "rigato" meaning lined or striped. The ridges help to identify it. Sicilians enjoy this pasta as much as those living in central and southern Italy. Rigatoncini are smaller, similar to the size of penne.
9. "Bride or groom"
Answer: Ziti
This type of pasta originated in the Italian regions of Campania and Sicily. It has an interesting history. The pasta noodles are typically long, wide tubes. This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. What I enjoy most is that it is made with meat, tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Why does the word ziti mean bride or bridegroom in Italian? Named "zita", the Italian word for bride, this dish was originally served at weddings.
The long, tubular shape of ziti represented the couple's marriage with the two ends representing the bride and groom.
10. "Little thimbles"
Answer: Ditalini
Pasta comes in many different shapes and sizes. Ditalini are shaped like small tubes. Once can understand how these cylindrical tubes could look like small thimbles. The pasta is often used in soups and broths. Because the noodles are small, they are often used in making pasta salads and casseroles.
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