Types of Pasta Noodles Quiz

A rice-shaped pasta that is often used in soups or salads.

• Orzo

• Linguine

• Bowtie

• Fusilli

Flat, ribbon-like noodles that are typically about 6.5 mm wide.

• Linguine

• Lasagna

• Sphagetti

• Fettuccine

Long, thin, cylindrical noodles that are often served with a variety of sauces, particularly tomato-based sauces.

• spaghetti
• Vermicelli

• Cavatappi

• Macaroni

Shaped like little butterflies or bowties, versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and creamy sauces.

• Bowtie (Farfalle)

• Ziti

• Shells (Conchiglie)

• Pici

Short, tube-shaped pasta that is cut diagonally at the ends. It is excellent for holding onto sauces and is often used in baked dishes or salads.

• Fusilli

• Ravioli

• Penne

• Ziti

Spiral-shaped pasta that is great for holding onto sauces. This is often used in pasta salads or with chunky sauces.

• Ziti

• Fusilli

• Cavatappi

• Shells

Short, curved tubes of pasta that are commonly used in macaroni and cheese. It can also be used in pasta salads and casseroles.

• Vermicelli

• Pici

• Udon

• Macaroni

Long, flat noodles that are slightly thicker than fettuccine. This is traditionally served with rich sauces like Bolognese.

• Tagliatelle

• Fettuccine

• Linguine

• Spaghetti

Stuffed pasta pockets that can be filled with a variety of ingredients.

• Ravioli
• Macaroni

• Ziti

• Shells

Similar to fettuccine but narrower, it is a long, flat noodle that works well with lighter sauces, especially seafood dishes.

• Fettuccine

• Linguine

• Macaroni

• Spaghetti