About The Pasta
Linguini
- Pairs well with light tomato-based sauces, fresh herbs, olive oil, or pesto.
- With its flattened shape, linguini is great with creamy sauces because its shape allows the sauce to cling better.
- Originating in Italy’s northwest region, it means “little tongues.”
Fusilli
Fusilli excellently pairs with pesto, marinara, or creamy alfredo sauces, clinging onto the twists and turns of the pasta shape.
- Fusilli isn’t only for traditional sauces; it works great in cold pasta salads with fresh ingredients and dressings.
- Its name is derived from this technique, as “fuso” means spindle in Italian.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine holds its shape well in hearty dishes. Most often used in traditional Italian recipes, it gives a comforting feel to any meal.
- Fettuccine is Italian for “little ribbons” and is most commonly found in dishes from Rome and Tuscany.
Tortelloni
Pairs perfectly with a rich tomato basil sauce or creamy Alfredo sauce, that highlights the filled flavors.
- Unlike tortellini, tortelloni’s larger size allows for more filling, making each bite more flavorful. Tortelloni is typically filled with vegetables and cheese.