Italian Pasta - 4 most popular shapes
Pasta is one of the cornerstones of Italian cuisine and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. While spaghetti might be arguably the most popular form of pasta, its shape is rather bland, that of essentially a pasta string. In comparison, other types of pasta are positively exotic. Here are four of 
the most popular forms of pasta:
Fusilli
Also known as 'twisted pasta', Fusilli is a corkscrew shaped pasta that expands when cooked. Very popular around the world, Fusilli is used in a large variety of pasta dishes.
Farfalle
Resembling butterflies or bow-ties, Farfalle pasta is often cooked with spinach or tomato-based dishes. While the main shape of the pasta is smooth, the edges are pinched together to form its unique shape. Farfalle is extremely popular among younger pasta eaters due to its distinctive shape and is a lovely light form of pasta.
Macaroni
One of the most popular forms of pasta due to its use in dishes such as Macaroni Cheese, macaroni is a small tube-shaped form of pasta that comes in a variety of sizes. Depending on the width of the pasta, the macaroni can even be stuffed with vegetables and meat to make for a delicious meal.
Ravioli
Resembling a pillow or a square pasta parcel, Ravioli is famed for being able to be stuffed with a large variety of fillings. Due to how it is prepared, Ravioli is often prepared using fresh pasta dough to make it as tasty as possible. The two sides of the Ravioli are often prepared separately so that the filling can be inserted into the pasta.
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