Pasta is world's one of the favourite food items. It is a type of noodle made from either durum wheat or spelt wheat
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Pasta comes in different shapes. While some shapes are best in carrying sauces, some are good for soups and salads
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Penne is the most common shape. As it has a tube-like structure, thick and creamy sauces easily penetrate the pasta
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Bow tie pasta or farfalle is a relatively small pasta. Its wings hold sauces perfectly. It is used in pasta salads and is also served with grilled chicken
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Fusilli pasta are spiral-shaped and go perfectly well with chunky vegetables and rich meat sauces
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Lasagna are thin sheets of pasta having either flat or curly edges. They are used in oven-baked dishes
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Bucatini pasta are long spaghetti-like tubes. This type of pasta is used in Asian stir-fries
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Macaroni is small and tube-shaped. It is cut into short lengths and is curved. It is used in cheese dishes, soups and casseroles