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How many Pasta Types exist?

Establishing groups for Pasta Types depends on the group criteria. As I’m concerned there are basically only two types of pasta, both fresh and dried, made then, into a multitude of shapes, names and colors.



 


FRESH AND DRIED PASTA

Fresh pasta has a softer texture than dried pasta and requires only a short cooking time...Dried pasta requires a longer cooking time than fresh pasta and will swell a considerable amount when cooked, approximately 60% more than the fresh pasta...

Find out the difference and some advices!!!

SHAPES OF PASTA

There are hundred pasta shapes that can be divided into few groups: long shape, flat pasta strands, short shaped and tubular pasta, small pasta for soup, stuffed shape, Asian type....

Find out here a brief description!!!

NAMES OF PASTA

Pasta names varies from place to place and very frequently the same pasta shape has different names in different regions...You will find here many pasta names and pasta shapes as well as some delicious recipes for each type of pasta.

Find here a free "Pasta Types and Names" e-book for Pasta Fans"!!!

There are some hundred pasta shapes and names. What types should I always have in my Pantry? What pasta shape and sauce complement each other? …and what is that shape called?

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