Tagliatelle
Long, thin ribbons of pasta sold either in curled nests or straight, like spaghetti. Tagliatelle can be plain or green (flavoured with spinach) and is available fresh or dried.
Stuffed shells
This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done.
Rigatoni
Rigatoni is a good pasta to serve with fairly thick cream- or tomato-based sauces, as its shape holds the sauce well. It’s also good for using in pasta bakes. Penne makes a good substitute for rigatoni if the latter is unavailable.
Fusilli
Spiral-shaped pasta that comes in plain, wholewheat and flavoured varieties. Fusilli tricolore comes in three colours: white, green, and red. The twists and turns are good for holding rich, chunky pasta sauces. Fusilli bucatti has slightly rounder, tighter spirals than regular fusilli.
