The mechanization of long pastas like spaghetti and vermicelli began in the late 16th century, but up until the 19th century, short pasta shapes were ... spokes of three different thicknesses ...

Distinctly different from fettuccine as a thicker and wider noodle, this shape of pasta has the ideal flatness and consistency for a mock lasagna bake. A simple mixture of eggs and flour ...

Made from the flour of durum wheat, pasta takes its name from the pasty texture of the dough when it is first mixed. Different pastas have different names, many based on the different shapes the ...

The creators of the internet-famous cascatelli brought two pasta shapes from Italy ... For my taste test, I decided to use two different dishes to see which shape worked better with each.