Pasta is a versatile addition to a cupboard in the kitchen and a fantastic quick dinner meal. Whether you twirl it or slurp it, pasta is super delicious! It has taken a lot of different forms since it has gained popularity across the world. Pasta company in India have also started experimenting with their shapes. However, some of the shapes are so underrated that even pasta lovers are not familiar with or have not seen them around much. So here are some underrated shapes that have the potential to give your pasta dinners a new lease of life!
Amori
The curled, rigged hollow tubes of pasta have its origin in southern Italy. It is absolute perfection and can be used in a variety of dishes including soups, salads, etc. The tight spirals in each piece locks-in the flavour so easily that both simple and sophisticated sauces pair well with it.
Pipe Rigate
These shapes are excellent when used in pasta salads. They retain a nice flavour and can be used for preparing instant pasta meals. The size of pasta is also perfect that they go well with beans and veggies, making it easy to grab all the ingredients in one spoon.
Farfalle
The shape is surely the star in the family of pasta. It is among the basic shapes that have been around for years but are not very popular outside Italy. Reflecting bow-tie, this is a classic addition to your kitchen cabinet. Aside from being purely aesthetic and visually impressive, it can be stand-alone pasta for all major types of thick sauces.
Conchiglie
Not many people know about this shape, or if they know, they get too scared to try it. Identified by its shell-like shaped, Conchiglie allows the sauces to get coated to the pasta. This pasta has a great texture and can even be stuffed or used with heavy gravies. It is basically ideal for elevated dinners for two and for large parties as well.
Elbow
Elbow belongs to the family of mac and is a shorter version of macaroni. Elbow macaroni is cut in short lengths and has a less curved area. It can be used as a nice alternative to macaroni pasta and can come to rescue when you want to prepare mac and cheese.
Which one did you find the best? These shapes make the plate of pasta look extremely palatable and irresistible. So, it’s time when you all vote these amazing shapes to top.
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