Different types of pasta and their uses
Casarecce pasta is a type of pasta that is shaped like a very narrow, twisted and rolled tube and is a perfect pasta to go with a meat sauce or add to a casserole dish.
Maccheroni is a really popular and versatile shape that you can top off with just about any sauce and it's great for al forno dishes too, like macaroni cheese.
Spaccatelli is a long, tube-shaped pasta that's been sliced down one side to cook more quickly, enabling you to create amazing Mediterranean dishes in no time.
Spaghetti Quadri is a firm family favourite and the perfect choice for just about any pasta sauce you can think of, traditionally served with a lamb and pepper ragu.
Silatelli is a short, slightly wider pasta like tagliatelle that is rolled towards the center - from near the Amalfi coast in Naples, it is usually cooked with courgettes and mussels or clams, or can be served with a simple fresh cherry tomato and garlic sauce.
Linguine literally means 'little tongues' and is a great shape to make to complement a variety of sauces.
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