What is pasta?
Pasta is a processed food used in Italian cuisine, which is usually made from a dough not made from durum wheat flour (semolina) mixed with air or eggs and formed into sheets or various shapes, which are then cooked or baked. .
Perhaps the most familiar we encounter is macaroni. Yup, macaroni is a type of pasta that is widely known by the people of Indonesia.
Well, in this article, the types of pasta and their pictures are mentioned.
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1. Spaghetti
This is the most well known in Indonesia, spaghetti. The shape is similar to instant noodles but with a larger diameter, most often served with bolognese sauce.
2. Fetucini
Fetucini in Italian means ’little ribbon’ because it looks like a ribbon. In Indonesia, it’s more like kwetiau. Fetucini is perfect served with tomato sauce with a sprinkling of meat or carbonara.
3. Lasagna
For lasagna, the shape is a thin sheet similar to a cheese slice which is arranged in 7 layers and filled with meat, vegetables, seafood and sauce.
4. Makaroni
Macaroni, pasta that can be straight or curved with a hole in the middle. Usually baked with cheese or made into soup.
5. Penne
Similar to macaroni, penne is a type of cylindrical pasta whose ends are cut obliquely. You will remember one of the children’s idol crunchy snacks.
6. Fusilli
Well, if this fusilli is short and spiral. Usually eaten with mixed vegetables or salad.
7. Farfalle
Farfalle is a type of pasta called ‘butterfly pasta’ because it looks like a butterfly with jagged edges. This pasta goes well with vegetables or meat.
8. Ravioli
Italy also has pasta that looks like Indonesian pastel. It’s called ravioli. The filling can be cheese, vegetables, meat or seafood. Usually cooked with sauce or broth.
9. Gnocchi
While gnocchi is a type of pasta that is oval in shape and made from potatoes. Usually served with cream sauce and peas.
10. Cannelloni
Cannelloni, small pasta like macaroni. However, its shape resembles a small pipe. Usually served with tomato sauce then grilled.
11. Vermicelli
This traditional Italian pasta called vermicelli is similar to spaghetti, but smaller and shorter in size. This pasta is often served with seafood and can also be used as a filling for soups.
12. Cavatelli
Cavatelli are generally small clam pastes that look like miniature hotdog buns. Cavatelli goes well with a creamy carbonara sauce.
13. Conchiglie
Well, if it looks like a seashell with a striped texture, it’s called conchiglie. The sizes vary from small to large according to the cuisine to be made.
How about Food Lovers, which types of pasta have you tried?