farfalle
Pinched Italian noodles
Farfalle is a type of pasta shaped like bow ties or butterflies, with pinched centers and ruffled edges.
The shape catches chunky sauces well: farfalle with peas and pancetta.
The name comes from the Italian word for butterflies.
Tubular pasta, angled cuts
- fusilliCorkscrew-shaped pasta
- rotiniSpiral-shaped pasta variety
- spaghettiLong thin cylindrical pasta
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
rigatoni · tortellini · orecchiette · tagliatelle · campanelle · gemelli · cavatappi · macaroni
Knotted collar ornament
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
- ruffledDisturbed or trimmed ornamentally
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- wingsLimbs for flight
decorative · whimsical · playful · elegant · fluted · crimped · textured
Tender but resistant
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- colanderKitchen bowl for draining
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- tossingLight underhand throw
durum · semolina · draining · stirring · pot · timing · starchy · cooked
Uncooked green Italian sauce
- marinaraSeasoned tomato sauce
- carbonaraEgg-and-pork pasta
- alfredoButtery parmesan pasta sauce
- primaveraSauce of young vegetables
garlic · basil · parmesan · cream · tomato · butter · lemon · vegetables
Boot-shaped European nation
- BolognaNorthern Italian regional capital
- Emilia-RomagnaRegion in northern Italy
- LombardyNorthern Italian administrative region
- regionalRelating to an area
traditional · authentic · homemade · nonna · trattoria
Low temperature state
- chilledMade or kept cold
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
vinaigrette · vegetables · summer · buffet · side-dish · colorful · tricolor · olives
penne
Tubular pasta, angled cuts
linguine · rigatoni · tortellini · orecchiette · tagliatelle · campanelle · gemelli · cavatappi · macaroni · ziti
bow-tie
Knotted collar ornament
wings · decorative · whimsical · playful · elegant · fluted · crimped · textured
al dente
Tender but resistant
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- colanderKitchen bowl for draining
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
tossing · durum · semolina · draining · stirring · pot · timing · starchy · cooked · tender
pesto
Uncooked green Italian sauce
primavera · garlic · basil · parmesan · cream · tomato · butter · lemon · vegetables · chicken
Italy
Boot-shaped European nation
- BolognaNorthern Italian regional capital
- Emilia-RomagnaRegion in northern Italy
- LombardyNorthern Italian administrative region
regional · traditional · authentic · homemade · nonna · trattoria
cold
Low temperature state
mayonnaise · vinaigrette · vegetables · summer · buffet · side-dish · colorful · tricolor · olives