| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Capellini | Thin strands, slightly thicker than angel hair. |
| Farfalle | Bow or butterfly shaped pasta. Translates to "butterflies". |
| Fettuccine | Thin flat noodles that are about 1/4 inch wide. Translates to "little ribbon". |
| Linguine | Very narrow (1/8 inch wide or less), long ribbons. Translates to "little tongues". |
| Orzo | Thin rice shaped pasta. Translates to "barely". |
| Risotto | Italian rice. |
| Penne | Thin hollow tubes, cut diagonally. Translates to "pens". Whole-wheat penne is also available. |
| Ravioli | Envelope-type pasta used to enclose food filling. |
| Rigatoni | Large grooved macaroni about 1 1/2 inches wide. |
| Spaghettini | Long thin round strands. Translates to "little strings". |
| Shell Pasta | Shaped like seashells. Also called conchiglie - which refers to "conch shells". |
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