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Italian Cuisine and Pasta Basics

Pasta shapes, regional Italian dishes, and classic Italian cooking terms.

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What is spaghetti?
Long, thin, round pasta
Describe penne pasta
Tube-shaped pasta cut at diagonal angles
What is fettuccine?
Long, flat ribbon-shaped pasta
Ravioli are...
Square pillows of pasta filled with cheese or meat
What is tortellini?
Ring-shaped filled pasta folded to resemble a hat
Describe rigatoni
Large, ridged tube-shaped pasta
What is linguine?
Long, flat pasta wider than spaghetti
Fusilli is what shape?
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped pasta
What is farfalle?
Butterfly or bowtie-shaped pasta
Lasagna consists of...
Wide, flat sheets of pasta layered with sauce and cheese
What is orzo?
Small, grain-like or rice-shaped pasta
Gnocchi are...
Small, soft dumplings made from potato and flour
What is pesto?
Sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil
Carbonara is made with...
Eggs, guanciale, and Pecorino cheese
What is Bolognese sauce?
Slow-cooked meat sauce from Bologna

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