Friday, April 9, 2021

Happy Friday to you. Here's some stuff you might like!

Item 1: a link

The Invention of a New Pasta Shape

A person named Dan Pashman created a new pasta shape and I love it. (A victim of its own success, it's sold out and just available for preorder right now.) If you have the time, the 5-part podcast series about it all is very fun.

Item 2: a list

No theme this week, but after listening to hours of in-depth discussion of pasta shapes, and thinking further about the topic, I'm digging into my pre-newsletter archives for a classic list, lightly updated for today's modern audience. Excited to see where Cascatelli lands once my order arrives in 12 weeks.

Italian pasta shapes, ranked (2021 edition):

1. Cavatelli
2. Cavatappi
3. Orecchiette
4. Gemelli
5. Conchiglie (shells)
6. Campanelle / Gigli
7. Fusilli
8. Rotini
9. Fettuccine / Tagliatelle
10. Bucatini
11. Pappardelle
12. Orzo
13. Radiatori
14. Lasagna
15. Penne / Penne Rigate
16. Ziti
17. Rigatoni
18. Rotelle / Ruote (wheels)
19. Elbow Macaroni
20. Manicotti
21. Pipe / Pipette Rigate
22. Farfalle (bow ties)
23. Linguine
24. Spaghetti
25. Egg Noodles
26. Vermicelli
27. Angel Hair

(Filled pastas like ravioli and non-flour pastas like gnudi are not included.)

Item 3: a media recommendation

Item 4: a photograph