Pasta Types Every Food Lover Should Know About

Posted by kevin depp on June 16th, 2021

Pasta is one of the staple Italian foods and it is also one of the most versatile. Pasta has so many different shapes and can be cooked in so many different styles. Mix it with various sauces, cheeses, and herbs and you have a bowl full of deliciousness to gorge on. When getting Italian food delivery in Port St. Lucie make sure to order a pasta dish to enjoy the delectable flavors of Italian cuisine.

Pasta is a very simple yet delicious dish that allows a lot of room for experimentation. When you order pasta in different restaurants, you will find that the size and shape of pasta vary from place to place. This is because there are so many unique shapes to it and each region in Italy has its unique pasta styles. Check out the different types of pasta and you might some unique ones that you haven’t heard before. 

Angel Hair Pasta

These are thin strands of pasta that are often used as pasta noodles. The strands are very delicate and this type of pasta uses very light-textured sauces. Thin and creamy sauces blend well with this pasta variety; however, thick and chunky sauces do not work well.

Gnocchi

This type of pasta is made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and mashed potatoes, which leaves it a very soft and doughy texture. Gnocchi has a very fluffy texture and it usually uses a savory sauce like a white or red pasta sauce. 

Spaghetti

Spaghetti is probably the most popular type of pasta variety and is a classic favorite among many. Spaghetti consists of long strands of pasta noodles, which can be mixed with different variety of sauces. Spaghetti Bolognese is the most popular Spaghetti dish where spaghetti is paired with meat and marinara sauce. But you are always free to make your own variety of Spaghetti and it can use ingredients as simple as only garlic and olive oil.

Cannelloni

These are large-sized pasta with a tube shape. It is similar to ziti only much larger in size. Also, Cannelloni is smooth on both sides without any ridges. Also, because of the lar size of the Cannelloni, it is usually filled with delectable stuffing and baked like casseroles. 

Linguine

Linguines are pasta in an elliptical shape and are a little wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettuccine, about 4 mm in thickness. Linguine in Italian means little tongues and it is named such because of its flat elliptical shape. Linguine is commonly served with seafood or Pesto but you can also enjoy it with pancetta or Brussel sprouts.

Penne

Loke spaghetti, penne is also another popular type of pasta and is commonly seen in Italian restaurants. It has a cylindrical structure with diagonal cuts and it is usually served with a thick and creamy sauce like Penne Arrabbiata. If you want to make pasta bake dishes, this is one of the most popular choices.

Conchiglie

This pasta has a shell-like structure and is available in a variety of sizes. Creamy sauces, sauces with a tomato base work great with this type of pasta as the sauces penetrate the shell-shaped centers, such that you experience deliciousness with each bite.

Bucatini

This is another long strand pasta quite similar to spaghetti but it is a bit thicker in diameter and another unique feature of this pasta is that it has a hole running through the center. This means that you get some extra sauce with each bite of the pasta. 

Ravioli

These are pillow-like square-shaped pasta that can be used in a large variety of dishes. There are so many varieties in which Ravioli can be used. It can be filled with meat, cheese, seafood, or vegetables and you can top it with your favorite sauce. Ravioli is usually served in soups or drizzled with olive oil. Fina a pizzeria in Port St. Lucie that delivers and enjoy a nice Ravioli meal at your home.

Ditalini

The word Ditalini roughly translates to ‘little thimbles’ and they are thimble-shaped tiny pasta tubes. This is a good type of pasta to be used in mac and cheese and it is also commonly used in pasta e Fagioli soup. This type of pasta works well with creamy sauces.