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Do you know your pappardelle from your penne?

Most People Don't Know What These Pasta Shapes Are Actually Called

Pasta Shapes Expert Quiz

Penne!

Let's start off with an easy one: what is this pasta shape called?

Orecchiette

What about this one?

Linguini!

This one looks easy, but is it?

Rotelle

What about these unique looking pasta babies?

Farfalle

Do you know what this shape is called?

And what are these little parcels of joy called?

Bucatini

Do you know what these are called? Tip: they have a hole running through the middle.

Mafaldine

What about this wavy edged pasta?

Cannelloni

What would you call this tasty looking dish?

Tortellini

If you were ordering these at a restaurant, what would you ask for?

Cavatappi

What about this curly pasta shape?

Orzo!

And finally, what about this plate of deliciousness?

The only logical answer? Taste testing all of the different types and shapes of pasta that you can get your hands on!

You've got a fair few gaps in your pasta knowledge!

Expand your knowledge of your favourite foodstuff by trying out a few of the more niche shapes like mafaldine and rotelle.

You did pretty well, but you've still got a few things to learn!

Wow, you really know your stuff when it comes to pasta – celebrate your triumph by treating yourself with a nice bowl of your favourite shape!

You're a pasta expert!

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Most People Don't Know What These Pasta Shapes Are Actually Called

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