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It's World Pasta Day! Take a look at some of our favourite types

Are you sure you have tried all the varieties of pasta? Pasta is not just Spaghetti, but it has so many varieties that you might be surprised. Today on World Pasta Day, here are some of the most popular kinds of pasta.
World Pasta Day was brought into existence as part of the World Pasta Congress on the 25th of October in 1995. Experts from all over the world came together to discuss the glories of the noodle, with particular emphasis on the importance of spreading know
World Pasta Day was brought into existence as part of the World Pasta Congress on the 25th of October in 1995. Experts from all over the world came together to discuss the glories of the noodle, with particular emphasis on the importance of spreading know
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Spaghetti is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. Like other pasta, Spaghetti is made of millet wheat and water. Originally Spaghetti was notably long, but shorter lengths gained in popularity during the latter half of the 20th century and now Spaghetti is most commonly available in 25–30 cm lengths. A variety of pasta dishes are based on it.
Spaghetti is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. Like other pasta, Spaghetti is made of millet wheat and water. Originally Spaghetti was notably long, but shorter lengths gained in popularity during the latter half of the 20th century and now Spaghetti is most commonly available in 25–30 cm lengths. A variety of pasta dishes are based on it.
Macaroni is a variety of dry pasta traditionally shaped and produced in various shapes and sizes. Made with durum wheat, Macaroni is commonly cut in short lengths; curved macaroni may be referred to as elbow Macaroni.
Macaroni is a variety of dry pasta traditionally shaped and produced in various shapes and sizes. Made with durum wheat, Macaroni is commonly cut in short lengths; curved macaroni may be referred to as elbow Macaroni.
Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta, with a diameter between 0.85 and 0.92 millimetres.Like Spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands.
Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta, with a diameter between 0.85 and 0.92 millimetres.Like Spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands.
Bigoli is an extruded pasta in the form of a long and thick tube. Initially they were made with buckwheat flour, but are more commonly made with whole wheat flour now.
Bigoli is an extruded pasta in the form of a long and thick tube. Initially they were made with buckwheat flour, but are more commonly made with whole wheat flour now.
Fusilli is a long, thick, corkscrew-shaped pasta that may be solid or hollow. Traditionally it is 'spun' by pressing and rolling a small rod over each thin strips of pasta to wind them around it in a corkscrew shape, much like a modern Turkish spindle.
Fusilli is a long, thick, corkscrew-shaped pasta that may be solid or hollow. Traditionally it is 'spun' by pressing and rolling a small rod over each thin strips of pasta to wind them around it in a corkscrew shape, much like a modern Turkish spindle.
Lasagne are wide, flat-shaped pasta, and possibly one of the oldest types of pasta. 'Lasagne', or the singular 'lasagna', commonly refers to a dish made with several layers of lasagne sheets alternated with sauces and other ingredients, such as meats and cheese.
Lasagne are wide, flat-shaped pasta, and possibly one of the oldest types of pasta. 'Lasagne', or the singular 'lasagna', commonly refers to a dish made with several layers of lasagne sheets alternated with sauces and other ingredients, such as meats and cheese.
Linguine is a type of pasta which is about 4 millimetres in width, which is wider than Spaghetti. The name Linguine means 'little tongues' in Italian.
Linguine is a type of pasta which is about 4 millimetres in width, which is wider than Spaghetti. The name Linguine means 'little tongues' in Italian.
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