10 Pasta Shapes Available In Indian Market

10

Pasta Shapes

Available In Indian Market When talking about the appetizing Italian cuisine, Pasta is a dish that cannot be left out. Pasta that is usually made up of wheat flour is a stable food of the Italian cuisine that has endless variants around the globe. The different pasta dishes are served with different sauces and herbs to give a unique flavour to the final dish. Experts also suggest, for ensuring ease of eating, it is important to choose the right pasta variant with the right sauce.

So for all the pasta lovers in India, here is a list of the most commonly available choices in the Indian market.

We hope this blog will help you choose the right pasta variant depending on the sauces used in preparing the dish and your guests’ preferences!

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Penne: -

Who is not acquainted with this versatile pasta shape used in

preparing a plethora of fusion food and pasta dishes. This common pasta

shape looks like small tubes that are 2-4 inches long with a diagonal cut at both ends, with or without ridges. The hollow shape of penne pasta ensures penetration of every type of sauces and herbs; for a perfect taste in every bite.

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Farfalle:

- Also commonly

known as “Bow-Tie�, this uniquely shaped pasta can instantly enhance the look of the final pasta dish.

Produced in large quantities on a commercial level, this pasta variant is used by chefs all over India to experiment with all the regular thick tomato basil or white sauce with herbs.

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Fusilli: - Fusilli is a 3-edged spiral-shaped pasta available in a plethora of colour options like red, green or orange.

The spiral shape of this

pasta

thick

allows

sauces

to

penetrate easily in every single strand; ensuring

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the

same

taste

in

every

bite

of

the

dish.

Macaroni: - Shaped like tubes and commonly cut in short lengths with a single curve in middle, macaroni stands as the most popular pasta variant in different parts of the world.

In India, penne

pasta and

macaroni are the two most commonly used pasta variants by chefs at restaurants. The major reason for this is the unique shape of this pasta variant that allows penetration of every type of sauce easily.

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Spaghetti: - Easily identified as single long strands, this popular pasta variant is used by chefs around the globe. This pasta variant

blends seamlessly with pasta dishes that include endless veggies!

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Amori:

- Think of any baked or rich-cream pasta dish you tried at a

restaurant near your house. Yes, the uniquely shaped pasta commonly used in any baked or rich-cream pasta dish is usually Amori. The long hollow tubes of pasta; curled to look-like cock-screw macaroni is Amori. Get a packet for your home and experiment with this uniquely shaped pasta.

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Fettuccine:

- The word fettuccine

means “Long Ribbons� in Italian which explains the long flat ribbon like shape of this pasta variant. Widely used in restaurants and homes, this unique pasta variant is commonly paired with alfredo sauce or sauces rich in butter.

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Conchiglie: - This shell-like pasta variant allows thin sauces and herbs to adhere to its surface, ensuring a similar taste in every bite. While definitely satisfying for the taste buds, this pasta is equally pleasing to

the eye. It is now available in many colours like orange or green in the Indian market. Home cooks can experiment with this colourful pasta to prepare a colourful dish!

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Pipe Rigate: - This pasta variant is given a shell-like shape with a wide opening at one end and flattened opening on another so that it is mostly closed. To give a different texture, this shape also features ridges on its

surface. Due to its unique shape, pipe rigate pairs well with chunky, cream or oil-based sauces.

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Kids Pasta:

- Most kids

love pasta. They look for new and tasty pasta dishes at home or party. To add up to the excitement of kids, pasta manufacturers in India have started manufacturing kids’ pasta available in different shapes like toys, cycle, ball or cake.

This

pasta

variant

is

nowadays easily available in local

departmental stores to meet the ever-increasing demand from the kids!

This is all about the commonly available pasta variants in India. Try your hands on new recipes with any of the above-mentioned pasta variants. Happy Eating!