Skip to content
calitaliafood.com
  • Home
  • Italian IngredientsExpand
    • Italian Pasta Sauces
    • Pesto
    • Roman Sauces
    • Northern Italian Sauces
    • Italian Pasta Shapes
    • Italian Cheeses
    • Cold Cuts & Salumi
    • Italian Pantry Staples
    • Preserved & Cured
  • Regional CuisineExpand
    • Sicilian
    • Sardinian
    • Calabrian
  • Sacramento
  • About José
  • Blog
calitaliafood.com

Italian Pasta Shapes

Home / Italian Pasta Shapes
What Is Pappardelle? The Wide Pasta of Tuscany
Italian Pasta Shapes

What Is Pappardelle? The Wide Pasta of Tuscany

ByJosé Villalobos 14 April 202617 April 2026

What is pappardelle? Discover Tuscany’s wide ribbon pasta, its origins, texture, and the best rich sauces it’s traditionally paired with.

Read More What Is Pappardelle? The Wide Pasta of TuscanyContinue

Rigatoni vs Penne vs Ziti: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Italian Pasta Shapes

Rigatoni vs Penne vs Ziti: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

ByJosé Villalobos 14 April 202617 April 2026

Rigatoni vs penne vs ziti explained. Learn the key differences in shape, texture, and the best sauces and dishes for each pasta type.

Read More Rigatoni vs Penne vs Ziti: What’s the Difference and When to Use EachContinue

What Is Culurgiones? Sardinia’s Stuffed Pasta Explained
Sardinian Cuisine | Italian Pasta Shapes | Italian Regional Cuisine

What Is Culurgiones? Sardinia’s Stuffed Pasta Explained

ByJosé Villalobos 14 April 20264 May 2026

Culurgiones explained: Sardinia’s traditional stuffed pasta filled with potato, cheese, and mint, known for its signature braided seal and rich flavor.

Read More What Is Culurgiones? Sardinia’s Stuffed Pasta ExplainedContinue

Tagliatelle vs. Fettuccine – What’s the Real Difference?
Italian Pasta Sauces | Italian Pasta Shapes

Tagliatelle vs. Fettuccine – What’s the Real Difference?

ByJosé Villalobos 20 January 20264 May 2026

Tagliatelle vs fettuccine explained through origin, width, texture, and sauce pairing, so you know which pasta actually belongs on your plate.

Read More Tagliatelle vs. Fettuccine – What’s the Real Difference?Continue

A Complete Guide to Italy’s Pasta Shapes and When to Use Them
Italian Pasta Sauces | Italian Pasta Shapes

A Complete Guide to Italy’s Pasta Shapes and When to Use Them

ByJosé Villalobos 16 January 20264 May 2026

A practical guide to Pasta Shapes in Italy, explaining how different pasta types pair with sauces, regional uses, and cooking traditions.

Read More A Complete Guide to Italy’s Pasta Shapes and When to Use ThemContinue

Ligurian Pesto and the History of Trofie Pasta
Italian Pasta Shapes | Pesto

Ligurian Pesto and the History of Trofie Pasta

ByJosé Villalobos 9 January 20264 May 2026

Explore Ligurian pesto and the history of trofie pasta, from hand-rolled shapes to basil, olive oil, and coastal Italian tradition.

Read More Ligurian Pesto and the History of Trofie PastaContinue

Pesto-Stuffed Gnocchi and Ravioli – When Sauce Becomes the Filling
Italian Pasta Shapes | Pesto

Pesto-Stuffed Gnocchi and Ravioli – When Sauce Becomes the Filling

ByJosé Villalobos 11 August 20254 May 2026

Pesto-Stuffed Gnocchi and Ravioli bring rich, herbaceous flavor and gooey comfort to your plate in the most delicious way possible.

Read More Pesto-Stuffed Gnocchi and Ravioli – When Sauce Becomes the FillingContinue

Best Pasta Shape for Pesto — Ranked by an Italian Food Writer
Italian Pasta Shapes | Pesto

Best Pasta Shape for Pesto — Ranked by an Italian Food Writer

ByJosé Villalobos 21 July 20254 May 2026

The best pasta shapes for pesto sauces grip every bite. Learn which noodles match the texture, flavor, and flow of pesto perfection.

Read More Best Pasta Shape for Pesto — Ranked by an Italian Food WriterContinue

Contact

Based in Sacramento, California

© 2026 Calitalia Food
Founded by José Villalobos

joseluissurjan@gmail.com

Recent posts

  • What Is Burrata? The Fresh Italian Cheese That Melts on the Plate
  • What Is Culurgiones? Sardinia’s Stuffed Pasta Explained
  • Calabrian Chili Peppers: The Fire Behind Southern Italian Cooking
  • Bottarga: Sardinia’s Cured Fish Roe — The Italian Caviar
  • Rigatoni vs Penne vs Ziti: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Calitalia Food

Italian food culture, explored through real cooking. Founded by José Villalobos in Sacramento, California.

© 2026 calitaliafood.com - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP

Facebook X Instagram
  • Home
  • Italian Ingredients
    • Italian Pasta Sauces
    • Pesto
    • Roman Sauces
    • Northern Italian Sauces
    • Italian Pasta Shapes
    • Italian Cheeses
    • Cold Cuts & Salumi
    • Italian Pantry Staples
    • Preserved & Cured
  • Regional Cuisine
    • Sicilian
    • Sardinian
    • Calabrian
  • Sacramento
  • About José
  • Blog
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.