October 17th is National Pasta Day! Pasta was first created in Sicily, Italy all the way back in 1154! And in the past 850 years or so, pasta has become an extremely popular food used as main dishes and as an ingredient in soups, salads, and casseroles. More than 600 pasta shapes are known today, so to give you some quick pasta knowledge we are sharing some guidance from Chowhound’s Ultimate Guide to Pasta and Sauce. Be sure to check out their entire guide and celebrate today by cooking up your favorite type of pasta! And don’t forget to share how you’re celebrating by tagging #NationalPastaDay and #beaucoupfavors! Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite pasta shapes.
Spaghetti
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Best uses/pairings: baked, butter, oil, cream sauce, cheese, meat, seafood, vegetables
Rotelle
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Best uses/pairings: baked, cream sauce, cheese, meat, pasta salad, soup, vegetables
Penne
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Best uses/pairings: baked, cream sauce, cheese, meat, vegetables
Pastina
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Best uses/pairings: soup
Macaroni
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Best uses/pairings: baked, butter, oil, cream sauce, cheese, meat, pasta salad, vegetables
Lasagna
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Best uses/pairings: baked, cream sauce, cheese, meat, vegetables
Gemelli
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Best uses/pairings: baked, butter, oil, cream sauce, cheese, meat, pasta, salad, pesto, soup, vegetables
Farfalle
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Best uses/pairings: butter, oil, cream sauce, cheese, meat, pasta salad, pesto, seafood, soup, vegetables
Shells
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Best uses/pairings: baked, cream sauce, cheese, meat, vegetables
Fusilli Col Buco
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Best uses/pairings: butter, oil, cream sauce, cheese, meat, pasta salad, pesto, soup, vegetables
